Strategic Game Development Leader

5 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Jagex Full time

Are you a seasoned Production, Product & People Leader in the games industry looking to shape the future of a community-focused game development studio?

In this role, you will be instrumental in defining the strategic vision, overseeing the development process, and ensuring the successful delivery of a Forever Game for Jagex.

  • Provide strategic leadership by working closely with stakeholders to define the overall strategy, goals, and roadmaps on the project.
  • Oversee the entire game development process, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate with producers and the development team to establish and maintain production schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of developers, designers, artists, and other professionals to help them achieve their creative and technical goals.
  • Partner effectively across the business on a Live Operations strategy to enable the commercial success of the title.
  • Own the P&L for the project, working closely with finance and production teams to allocate resources effectively and optimize development costs.
  • Maintain a high standard of quality throughout the continued development process, ensuring that the game meets or exceeds player expectations.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels and processes between departments and key stakeholders for effective leadership across all teams on the project.
  • Collaborate with marketing, community, and business development teams to create and implement comprehensive market strategies.
  • Advocate for player-centric design principles, ensuring that player feedback is integrated into the development process to create a compelling and engaging MMO experience.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in a hands-on Production Senior Leadership role in live games or GaaS.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of leading on a game, or multiple games through the entire production cycle, from concept-shipping.
  • In-depth knowledge of the game development lifecycle, from concept to live operations.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to make informed decisions to drive project success.
  • A strong interest in MMO games and an understanding of MMO communities and player trends.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
  • Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays.

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