Senior Development Manager

5 дн. назад

ГерманияSeniorOnsite

Manage development teams to deliver game projects aligning with overall strategy and milestones.

We are looking for a Senior Development Manager to join our Hunt: Showdown team in our state-of-the-art Frankfurt studio. As Senior Development Manager, you will drive the delivery of one or more sub teams, ensuring alignment with Hunt: Showdown’s overall strategy and milestones. You will be responsible for planning, tracking, and improving delivery, implementing the project’s operational model, and fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence across disciplines.

Own and drive the delivery of your assigned sub team’s goals, ensuring alignment with project-wide milestones and priorities.
Develop detailed delivery plans, schedules, and workflows to meet objectives on time and within budget.
Coordinate dependencies and collaboration with other sub teams to ensure smooth integration of work.
Implement and maintain the operational model at the sub team level, ensuring consistent processes and efficient workflows.
Collaborate with the Development Director on resource and talent planning to meet delivery needs.
Foster a healthy and motivated team culture aligned with ’s values and Hunt: Showdown’s creative vision.
Anticipate and manage risks, proactively resolving bottlenecks and delivery issues.
Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and integrate seamlessly into the project.
Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and reports.
Promote operational excellence by identifying process improvements and empowering team members to perform at their best.

5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Producer, or Development Manager in game development.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a live or AAA development environment.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall) and their practical application at team level.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and align cross-functional teams.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks and drive solutions proactively.
Experience with resource planning, scheduling, and task prioritization.
Passion for high-quality game development and operational excellence.
Fluent English skills and strong interpersonal communication abilities.
Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.