Release Manager (Unannounced Project)

Job OverviewDoes the challenge of working on a new AAA unannounced project excite you? Here at DPS Games you can do exactly that. We are based in Guildford, self-publishing our own title, and are fully funded by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of FTP games in the world. Our studio leadership are industry veterans, and we believe we’re building a great studio culture in the best studio space in Guildford. If you think you have the talent to join a world class team, we’d love you to join us!We are looking for an experienced Release Manager, whilst you won’t be managing a team but you’ll be directly responsible for building Release management functions, across large interconnected complex projects. You’ll work closely with leads, producers and project managers, across all departments, to understand project needs, to scale our efforts appropriately. You will own the guidelines and policies for release management in all aspects and work independently to set best practices.The ideal candidate will have experience both building as well as running QA and release management in the global, free-to-play games industry.Reports toThis position is based in Guildford, UK and reports to the QA Director.What will you do?Be responsible for overall release planning and implement release management function for a cross-platform free-to-play service game, across all locationsEstablish and maintain best release pipeline practicesRegularly review release progress against plansRegularly review release content and scope to identify and communicate any increase in risk, impact or issues relating to the role-associated area of responsibilityEnsure release readiness for pre-production and production check pointsDrive release management improvements with close collaboration with other teamsBe the point of contact for the areas of responsibilityOwn the risk management in the areas of responsibilityCollaborate with other departments to improve overall game quality and development methodsReflect on the outcomes of a release and identify, deliver, and communicate resulting process improvementsBe responsible for communicating and championing the release process to all levels of the businessWhat are we looking for?Strong professional QA experienceRelease management experience of course!Experience working in an agile environmentDelivery and stakeholder management experienceHave a passion for delivering high quality productsExperience working with people from a variety of cultures and backgroundsGreat communication and organisational skillsWe’d love you to be a game enthusiastWhat additional skills will help you stand out?Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, ExcelExperience running cross-platform game development projectsExperience operating global, constantly evolving games as a serviceExperience working with highly distributed development and support teamsExperience building distributed QA, release management and localisation teamsA superb motivator and implementor of quality standardsBenefitsBenefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar yearDog-friendly officeOnsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desksWellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders, Professional counseling)Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contributionCareer development and education opportunities within the companyEmployee discountsPersonal Gaming AccountCompany eventsSeniority AwardsReferral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a rewardWorking in one of the main European hubs for mobile game developmentStartup within a company with 25 years of experience on the marketTo learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: WargamingWargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.
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