Development Director

4 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom People Can Fly Full time
Job Description

We aim to build incredible products and services that support, through deep collaboration, delivery of our portfolio of games. In this role, you’ll be leading both Production and Product Management teams in a central technology and center of excellence group. This involves coordinating efforts between multiple engineering teams and design, working closely with stakeholders on product development, and integration of third party solutions into our own technology stack. You’ll be directing many different projects and initiatives that vary from online services to Unreal plugins and innovative technical solutions, as well as collaboration and education projects.

  • Own delivery of a multiple initiatives, products and services, direct and manage project development from beginning to end, focusing on project quality, working closely with Producers and Leads on achieving this
  • Maintaining project schedule, resource plan, risk register and budget. 
  • Building PCF’s Center of Excellence by defining and maintaining the studio's production methodology and processes and being responsible for iterating in project development. 
  • Provide leadership to cross-discipline teams, build and maintain a collaborative relationship with all the departments. 
  • Facilitating and improving internal communication. 
  • Manage, coach, mentor and develop production staff to ensure growth, expand the talent base and build a succession bench. 
  • Lead a team of Producers dedicated to the project. 
  • Manage stakeholder relationship (whether internal or external) and direct team to meet stakeholder expectations. 
  • Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. 
  • High level reporting to executive level on project risks, counter measures, and schedule progress.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years’ experience in a Technical Game Development in a leading role
  • Experience in managing a team of at least 100+ people
  • Experience in working with external stakeholders
  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Extremely strong problem solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent teamwork, focus on contributing to good working relationships throughout the team
  • Ability to work effectively with people with different specializations and backgrounds
  • Ability to work under time pressure
  • High work ethic and self-motivated.
  • Passion for Games.


Additional Information

What we offer:

  • Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
  • Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
  • Online Polish and English language classes.
  • Access to the pension scheme.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.


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