Senior Development Manager

Crytek; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading game development studio in Frankfurt is seeking a Senior Development Manager for their Hunt: Showdown team. The role involves driving delivery alignment with project milestones, managing sub teams, and fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in game development and strong leadership skills. The studio offers relocation support, gym membership, and a structured career path.

Leistungen

Relocation budget

Company apartment for 3 months

Public transport pass

Gym membership

German language classes

24 vacation days per year

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Senior Producer, or Senior Development Manager in game development.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a live or AAA development environment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and align cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Own and drive the delivery of your assigned sub team’s goals.
• Develop detailed delivery plans to meet objectives on time and within budget.
• Coordinate dependencies and collaboration with other sub teams.

Kenntnisse

Project management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall)

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Collaboration

Fluent English

Ausbildung

5+ years in game development

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Senior Development Manager to join our Hunt: Showdown team in our state-of-the-art Frankfurt studio. As Senior Development Manager, you will drive the delivery of one or more sub teams, ensuring alignment with Hunt: Showdown’s overall strategy and milestones. You will be responsible for planning, tracking, and improving delivery, implementing the project’s operational model, and fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the delivery of your assigned sub team’s goals, ensuring alignment with project-wide milestones and priorities.
• Develop detailed delivery plans, schedules, and workflows to meet objectives on time and within budget.
• Coordinate dependencies and collaboration with other sub teams to ensure smooth integration of work.
• Implement and maintain the operational model at the sub team level, ensuring consistent processes and efficient workflows.
• Collaborate with the Development Director on resource and talent planning to meet delivery needs.
• Foster a healthy and motivated team culture aligned with Crytek’s values and Hunt: Showdown’s creative vision.
• Anticipate and manage risks, proactively resolving bottlenecks and delivery issues.
• Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards and integrate seamlessly into the project.
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and reports.
• Promote operational excellence by identifying process improvements and empowering team members to perform at their best.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager, Senior Producer, or Senior Development Manager in game development.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi‑disciplinary projects in a live or AAA development environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall) and their practical application at team level.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and align cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and drive solutions proactively.
• Experience with resource planning, scheduling, and task prioritization.
• Passion for high‑quality game development and operational excellence.
• Fluent English skills and strong interpersonal communication abilities.
• Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Pluses

• Experience working on live‑service or GaaS projects.
• Familiarity with CryEngine or other AAA game engines.
• Background in technical production, design, or programming.
• Experience managing distributed or hybrid teams.
• Strong interest in online multiplayer shooters 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.