Senior Release Manager

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Summary: To manage the 1st Party Submission process for assigned projects, which includes the submission of metadata and code. Reports to the Senior Manager of Release Compliance.

Location: Las Vegas, NV or Novato, California

Responsibilities: 
●    Responsible for owning release management process for specific products
●    Submit code and metadata assets to first parties such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo
●    Create submissions work back schedules
●    Flag schedule risks with Core Teams, and PD while also creating mitigation plans
●    Communicate regularly with PD and Marketing team to align regarding code status metadata, and submissions timing
●    Coordinate with CS regarding customer related issues
●    Notify core teams and leaders of upcoming holidays and closures, documentation and/or requirement changes, and other important items that could otherwise impact Submission schedules and approvals
●    Coordinate with counterparts across departments to ensure they’re aware of project schedules and relay materials necessary for setup configurations to be completed ahead of project deadlines.
●    Provide clear concise communications with external First Party, Take-Two, and managerial level contacts about the needs of the project. 
●    Provide requests and information on metadata setup actions that require First Party configuration (Revenue SKU Config, Custom Pricing Unlock, Pre-Order Application Forms, Disc Requests)
●    Audit submission work of Associate Managers
●    Kicks off Release Management process with Concept Approval submissions
●    Escalation point for game launches / technical needs / submission schedule concerns
●    Schedule out Technician’s project work with other Release Managers
●    Actively participate in recruiting and interview process
●    Collaborate with other Release Managers to share best practices

Knowledge and Skills:
●    Ability to create and configure game, bundles and production to storefront portals
●    Ability to manage competing timelines and information needs on multiple projects and platforms at once
●    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, internally & externally.
●    Knowledge of bug database systems, QA process, test plan creation, and bug writing process.
●    Minimum of 3-5 years of work involved with 1st Party Submissions on the publisher side (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo).
●    Hardworking, reliable, punctual, flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines.
●    Knowledge of MS Office suite
●    Technically proficient with PCs, gaming consoles, and related hardware.
●    Ability to liaise with other departments
●    Hardworking, reliable, punctual, flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines

Basic Qualifications:
●    Bachelors or Associates degree preferred (2+ Years of Management experience)
●    Excellent organization and time management skill with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and the flexibility to support an environment where details can change quickly
●    Strong leadership skills
●    Well-developed interpersonal, communication skills, and management skills.
●    Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment.
●    Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships    

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,800-$141,400 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also receive 14 paid holidays per calendar year, are eligible to earn a minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year (subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year) and will receive 10 sick days per calendar year. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.