The Role
The Development Manager will oversee sub-team operations, ensuring alignment with project goals, managing tasks, and facilitating team communication for the Hunt: Showdown game development.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our Hunt: Showdown team in our state-of-the-art Frankfurt studio. As Development Manager, you will support the delivery of one or more sub teams, ensuring alignment with Hunt: Showdown’s overall goals and milestones. You will coordinate daily operations, resolve issues, and maintain efficient workflows while ensuring that your team delivers high-quality results on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Drive the execution of delivery plans and day-to-day operations as defined by the Senior Development Manager.
- Ensure sub team tasks and deliverables align with project schedules and milestones.
- Track sub team progress against tasks and timelines, identifying and addressing issues or blockers.
- Facilitate collaboration and communication within the sub team and across other project teams.
- Ensure adherence to the operational model and established workflows.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for workflow or process improvements to the Senior Development Manager.
- Communicate regular updates, risks, and progress to the Senior Development Manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with other Development Managers to manage dependencies and ensure smooth handoffs.
- Identify risks early and escalate significant issues to the Senior Development Manager with proposed solutions.
- Collaborate with QA and other relevant teams to maintain quality standards and resolve issues promptly.
- Support the team in meeting stakeholder expectations by adhering to quality and delivery requirements.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Producer, or Development Manager in game development.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban).
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues proactively.
- Ability to follow and enforce established processes and workflows.
- Passion for high-quality game development and cross-disciplinary teamwork.
- Fluent English skills and willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Pluses
- Experience working on live-service or GaaS projects.
- Previous experience with CryEngine or other AAA game engines.
- Background in production, design, or programming.
- Experience coordinating hybrid or distributed teams.
- Interest in online multiplayer or horror-themed games.
What you can expect from us
Career Path
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.
You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).
Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.
Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.
Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
State-of-the-art Office
We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.
International Environment
We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.
German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.
Events
Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!
Vacation Days
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.
Top Skills
Agile
Kanban
Waterfall
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The Company
What We Do
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.
For more information visit www.crytek.com - www.cryengine.com and www.huntshowdown.com
