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Key Responsibilities:

  • Working alongside Production to maintain a schedule for title releases.
  • All aspects of the release of a title from initial concept through to publication, including concept submission, product setup, updating portal configuration during development and the submission of store metadata.
  • Preparing all materials required for a successful submission to platform holder certification and providing detailed feedback and advice throughout the submission.
  • Coordinating with all project stakeholders to help establish a detailed road map for every release.
  • Working with all relevant parties to make sure all release milestone deliverables are met.
  • Performing and optimising good project management techniques to ensure the above.
  • Carrying out risk analysis on all stages of the release process with a view to mitigating any and all risks.
  • Provide support to the Senior Release Manager in overseeing the Compliance QA team to make sure that all console titles are defect free and are suitable for submission to platform holders.
  • Providing exceptional support to our Games Label partners from the concept stage through to post release.
  • Maintaining a strong working knowledge of all platform holder certification requirements, submission processes and documentation.
  • Liaising with the QA Manager and the Functional QA team to ensure each project is ready for certification.
  • Working with all staff to promote a good working environment and atmosphere.
  • Preparing and submitting materials in order to acquire the required age ratings for each release.
  • Carrying out site visits to Team17 studios and partners.

Standards of Performance:

  • All work should be performed accurately and in a timely fashion
  • The construction of project milestones, taking the project's design and concept and devising a clear development path that will see its completion.
  • The construction of milestones and supporting documentation for Team 17 or external publishers.
  • Being pro-active in problem solving.
  • Liaising well with all other departments at Team17 (e.g. marketing, finance).

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent knowledge of the submission/release process for Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, PC Platforms and have successfully delivered multiple titles from concept to final release.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding leadership abilities
  • The ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Imagination and creativity
  • An energetic and flexible approach
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good ability to communicate problems and the ability to understand the requirements of the development teams
  • The ability to devise good working practices and approaches to problem solving
  • Ability to clarify and escalate relevant issues where you feel the severity is misunderstood
  • Good people management, organisation and motivation skills.
  • Passionate about the Video Games industry
  • Experience in QA is a plus Performance Indicators
  • Competence in carrying out key tasks and responsibilities
  • Adherence to the required communication procedures relating to all game development issues
  • Attention to detail and deadlines
  • Relationships with other members of staff
  • Reliability, confidentiality and self-motivation