Release Manager

Ubisoft; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Release Manager to coordinate submission processes and manage release schedules with first party partners. The ideal candidate must have intermediate experience in release submission processes, strong project management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Google, Amazon, or PC release and submission processes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Solid Project Management skills, especially relating to the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact between company and first party partners for submission and release matters.
• Build release and submission schedules and communicate those to stakeholders.
• Coordinate the efforts of the content release cycle.

Skills

Intermediate experience with release submission processes

Experience with Jira

Experience with Confluence

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project Management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

Ubisoft, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking Release Manager for its Release Management department in San Francisco. As a member of HQ Production, this individual will report to the Manager of Release Management and will be responsible for the delivery of content materials for Ubisoft products to our channel partners, including First Party platform holders (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, PC ), Ubisoft Connect PC platform, and digital resellers. They also maintain the daily relationship and communication with the First Party Account Management teams to guarantee the release of Ubisoft’s content plans.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as main point of contact between Ubisoft and our first party partners for submission and release matters
• Build release and submission schedules and communicate those to stakeholders
• Working within 1st Party tools to help create products, submit builds, track submissions and communicate to cross functional teams of any issues and bugs
• Communicate project status and organize applicable information for project teams
• Coordinate the efforts of the content release cycle, ensure smooth and timely communication among stakeholders
• Provide expert guidance to other teams on all first party submission and release processes
• Help drive adherence to internal timelines for digital content submission, and highlight/escalate risks

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Google, Amazon or PC release and submission processes
• Experience with working in Jira and Confluence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail and process-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Solid Project Management skills, especially relating to the software development lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines

Additional Information

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that is why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment for all. We know the importance of providing a pleasant interview experience, therefore if you need any accommodation, please let us know if there is anything we can do to facilitate the interview process.

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!