Video Poker Game Development Lead

International Game Technology; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International Game Technology (IGT) in Reno is seeking a Game Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team for Lighthouse Video Poker, overseeing producers, artists, and technical staff across poker, keno, slots, blackjack, and roulette.

You will set strategic direction, monitor studio delivery, and maintain a strong understanding of the Video Poker market while fostering a positive culture and aligning roadmaps with budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Related gaming industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand the responsibilities of each contributor and how their work connects throughout game development.
• Lead the producer team by setting strategic direction and providing individualized guidance and feedback to each project manager.
• Develop leadership and facilitation skills across the team by helping producers understand the broader studio vision.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the game development process and the features in current projects, and reinforce that knowledge as a priority for the producer team.
• Monitor the studio roadmap, including progress and risks related to budgets and schedules, while keeping game performance in the Video Poker market at the center of delivery decisions.
• Analyze information from multiple sources to support operational decisions and communicate relevant updates to studio leadership, product management partners, and finance.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

International Game Technology (IGT) in Reno is seeking a Game Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team for Lighthouse Video Poker, overseeing producers, artists, and technical staff across poker, keno, slots, blackjack, and roulette.

You will set strategic direction, monitor studio delivery, and maintain a strong understanding of the Video Poker market while fostering a positive culture and aligning roadmaps with budgets and schedules.