Development Manager

Crytek GmbH; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading game development company in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced Development Manager for its Hunt: Showdown team. In this role, you will coordinate daily operations, ensure project alignment, and maintain efficient workflows. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in project management or development roles in the gaming industry. The position includes comprehensive relocation support and offers a dynamic work environment with 24 vacation days per year.

Leistungen

Relocation support

Company apartment for initial months

Gym membership

Public transport pass

German classes

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Producer, or Development Manager in the AAA or GaaS space.
• Experience in managing mid to large teams with project management methodologies.
• Fluent English skills and willingness to relocate to Frankfurt.

Aufgaben

• Drive execution of delivery plans and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure sub team tasks and align with project schedules.
• Track sub team progress and resolve issues.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Jobbeschreibung

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 elevate 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

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Producer, or Development Manager in the AAA or GaaS space.
• Experience in managing mid to large teams and applying project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban) within these teams.
• 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

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.

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.

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We are Crytek.

Crytek is an independent video game developer and publisher based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Crytek pushes the boundaries of the possible to make the impossible a reality. We want to create the most fun gaming experiences around, and if we have to blow up computer system requirements or push genre boundaries to do so, then we will. With almost two decades of experience in the games industry, Crytek takes its unique combination of experience and skill and continue to make an impact via innovative, fun, cutting-edge games and technology.