The position
Playsport Games is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our friendly games studio based in Guildford.
Duties
As the Product Manager of mobile games you will be responsible for supervising the development of world-class games for Smartphones. You will work with the development team to devise a production plan, budget and schedule for the games.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Act as a liaison between the development staff and the production staff
- Oversee a team of developers working on games
- Follow an iterative, prototyped, agile development process where usability and play tests ensure the intended game quality
- Create and maintain the roadmap of a portfolio of games
- Develop and maintain schedules and budgets
- Ensure deliverables are achieved efficiently
- Schedule timely quality assurance and testing, test ports and oversee outsourced testing teams
- Source external content (such as game audio and localization) and interface with third party providers
- Ad-hoc tasks requested by management team to improve the performance of the mobile team
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for a social, hard-working person who enjoys working in team with other people and is passionate and dedicated about his/her work. The ideal candidate will be strongly skilled in the following:
- Fluent in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong experience in the management of game and/or entertainment products and services
- Experienced, well versed and knowledgeable in agile development methodologies (Scrum)
- Experience managing and owning multiple products
- Deep understanding of the Smartphone and games industry
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex game development project issues
- Strong teamwork skills
- Experience working with teams across different functions and geographical locations
- Ability to evaluate development risks and create contingency plans
- BA or BSc degree or equivalent
- Self motivated, with good organisational skills and close attention to detail
The following skills are desirable but not essential:
- Management, technical or artistic background is a plus
Who we are
Playsport Games is a supportive and friendly games studio based in Guildford, where everyone plays a full and active role in developing top quality games!
We’re the creator of Motorsport Manager, a #1 game on the App Store and a top rated game on Steam.
We’re a passionate and hardworking team with a single aim: making top quality sports games.
As a small team, Playsport is a perfect place for talented developers. We’re looking for people who are excited to get close to the action and want to be deeply involved in the development of a quality game.
We’ve just moved into brand new custom built studio space in the heart of Guildford. It’s posh and there are plenty of nice pubs nearby.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cash Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
There are also plenty of other benefits from working for Playsport! We firmly believe that a creative and professional working environment should also be fun. We always have fridges stocked with complimentary drinks, regular deliveries of fresh fruit and snacks for all staff. Along with regular staff outings.
If this sounds like the role and environment for you then please email jobs@playsportgames.net with a copy of your CV along with a cover letter.
Before you apply, please keep in mind that this role is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in Guildford, UK, and you must be eligible to work in the UK.