Head of Game Development & Portfolio Strategy

KingsIsle Entertainment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Unlimited PTO

Team events

Free game swag

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Learning program

Job summary

KingsIsle Entertainment is seeking a seasoned VP of Development to lead the studio's development organization across its game portfolio. You will oversee Game Development and Product, portfolio planning, resource allocation, and the organizational structure, ensuring alignment with partner departments like Marketing, Tech, and QA.

This role reports to the COO and executive leadership. Responsibilities include defining development priorities, guiding staffing, budgets, and capacity planning, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a complex development organization across multiple game projects.
• Experience aligning development with product strategy and business goals.
• Strong people leadership, succession planning, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Development organization across the studio's game portfolio.
• Set development priorities and decision-making structures with accountability for timeliness.
• Coordinate product and development leadership with cross-functional partners.
• Translate strategy into development plans and roadmaps.
• Partner with COO and executive leadership on staffing, budgeting, and capacity forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

KingsIsle Entertainment is seeking a seasoned VP of Development to lead the studio's development organization across its game portfolio. You will oversee Game Development and Product, portfolio planning, resource allocation, and the organizational structure, ensuring alignment with partner departments like Marketing, Tech, and QA.

This role reports to the COO and executive leadership. Responsibilities include defining development priorities, guiding staffing, budgets, and capacity planning, and