You are a highly experienced Development Director with a strong project management background and a strong passion for the craft. You continually drive for the constant improvement of game development and project management practices while understanding the need for flexibility in approach. You have successfully delivered games from start to finish, and have a deep understanding of software project management best practices. You have managed other development directors and are keen on mentoring and developing project management talents. You can move fluidly between high-level strategic thinking and take charge in the management of day-to-day details.

Sounds like you? Read on!

We are looking for a Senior Director, Operations to join Kabam's Operations group. In this role, you will be responsible for the Project Management (PMO), Game Development Framework (GDF) and Resource Management (RMO). You will oversee and drive these three key functions across the company as well as having direct oversight of project management within the Company Operations group. Your impact will come in the form of working effectively with diverse stakeholders to identify, synthesize, align and communicate Kabam’s collective vision for best practices and ways of working that will support excellence in game development and company operations.

In this role, you can expect to

Work closely with the VP, Operations in the ongoing development of vision, strategy, objectives, KPI’s and roadmaps for the PMO, GDF and RMO functions at the company.
Own day to day management and execution for these three functions as well as projects within the Operations group, working with a combination of direct reports and a diverse group of company stakeholders.
Build and own the PMO function at Kabam (project management process and best practices).
Work collaboratively with Senior DD’s and other stakeholders across the company to identify and align on Kabam project management best practices, KPIs, harmonized reporting and review format/cadence.
Strike the balance between harmonization of practices across teams where it will benefit vs flexibility in approach on a project by project basis.
Drive adoption of aligned best practices across teams and monitor on an ongoing basis.
Mentor Senior Development Directors and work with them, with support from the People team, to develop and grow a strong DD bench.
Own the ongoing evolution of the GDF framework, requirements, best practices and review process, in close collaboration with key stakeholders across games and central support functions.
Continually evaluate how GDF is adding value to the game development process and game teams, as a central principle of GDF, as well as allowing leadership to understand, evaluate and make business decisions around product progress.
Make the GDF review process efficient and productive for all stakeholders.
Ensure associate materials, documentation and template are kept up to date on an ongoing basis.
Manage operation of gate reviews including preparation and follow up.
Assess the project management component of the GDF reviews.
Own resource management operations including planning and execution related monthly, quarterly and annual review and planning processes.
Work with teams and department leaders to understand and balance needs across the company while staying within established budgets.
Oversee and support effective management of projects across Operations functions including IT, QA/Localization/Certification and Product Release Management.

You will bring with you

10+ years experience in games and games related project management including 5+ years managing teams of Development Directors
Successfully shipped multiple game titles, ideally in the mobile space with live operations experience
Experience with one or more of PMO, RMO and GDF related functions and activities
Outstanding collaboration and communication skills with proven ability to aggregate and align diverse points of view to an align vision and practices. Solid presentation skills.
Proven track record in leading and motivating people to overcome challenges in a fast paced, everchanging environment with strong mediation/negotiation skills.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities and problem solving skills.
Driven and entrepreneurial, calm under pressure yet open and approachable.
Willing to roll up sleeves and do whatever needs to be done in order to make this a great place to work.

Excited by this opportunity? We invite you to apply and start the conversation with us.

Together, we can create and support some of the best games ever made and continue to entertain the world!

About Kabam

Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behaviour with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the console in every player’s pocket.

Kabam has partnered with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises.

Kabam’s games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Fast & Furious 6: The Game, Fast & Furious: Legacy, Marvel Contest of Champions, Transformers: Forged to Fight, Shop Titans and Mini Guns. These games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco and Austin. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.

Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.