Release Manager

3 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Own the release pipeline end to end, from submission through launch and post-launch updates.
  • Manage releases and submissions on Steam and other PC storefronts as needed.
  • Handle console certification and submission with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.
  • Validate builds against platform requirements and ensure depots, branches, and backend configurations are correct.
  • Track changing certification requirements and build repeatable submission checklists.
  • Use automation to improve build validation, backend setup, and submission reliability.
  • Coordinate launch windows and go-live steps with marketing, developers, and platform partners.
  • Own the day-of-launch runbook and triage launch-day issues.
  • Manage the post-launch update cycle for every title in the catalogue.
  • Keep the studio informed with a current view of release status and risk.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Release Manager on shipped games you have personally released.
  • Strong console release and backend experience, including compliance and certification with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.
  • Strong experience with the Steamworks backend, depots, branches, and build submission.
  • Familiarity with the Epic Games Store is desirable.
  • Excellent coordination and communication across developers and platforms.
  • Strong grasp of build pipelines, submission processes, and post-launch update cycles.
  • Pragmatic, hands-on approach using emerging tools and automation to improve efficiency.
  • Ability to surface risks early and keep multiple titles on track at once.
  • Remote-working position open to candidates within the UK and Europe.

Benefits

  • Remote-working position.
  • Open to candidates within the UK and Europe.
  • 2-week company summer break.
  • 2-week winter break.
  • Normal holiday allowance in addition to the extra company breaks.

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