Project Manager / Development Manager

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Bucharest, București
Mid level
Gaming • Esports
The Role
As a Development Manager, you will lead teams in creating high-quality video games, managing projects from concept to completion while ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. You'll collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers, monitor progress, identify risks, and communicate with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to creating high quality experiences spanning the entire value chain of video games, including development, publishing, transmedia, sales and operations. Maximum Entertainment provides collaborative resources to its partners through in-house publishing, as well as its development division. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has partnered with best-in-class creators and franchises around the world to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment has offices around the world and employs more than 200 professionals.
Job Description 
Lead talented teams and bring incredible games to life. As a Development Manager at Maximum Entertainment, you’ll work with artists, designers, programmers, and production staff to create high-quality games that captivate players worldwide. You’ll drive projects from concept to completion—ensuring every title meets top industry standards while staying on time and within budget.
If you’re a passionate leader with a deep understanding of game development, strong project management skills, and a drive to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
 Development Manager Requirements

  • At least 2 years in a production or leadership role within the gaming industry.
  • Experience with at least one shipped game, ideally on a console.
  • A solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies.

 Development Manager Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail


Your daily tasks will include:

  • Manage game development projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules based on team estimates.
  • Create, prioritize, assign, and oversee tasks to achieve game deliverables.
  • Lead and support interdisciplinary teams of artists, designers, and programmers to ensure high-quality work.
  • Coordinate cross-discipline collaboration to drive successful project outcomes.
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding project status, challenges, and requirements.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee game milestones and deliverables, ensuring they meet deadlines and quality standards.
  • Anticipate and escalate risks to leadership as early as possible.

Benefits

  • Meal tickets
  • Medical coverage
  • Hybrid work program (remote and in-office flexibility).

Work schedule: Full-time, from 9:30 to 18:30
 

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The Company
Walnut Creek, CA
96 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Maximum Games is one of the fastest growing top 20 video game publishers in the world. As a global full-service publisher, we handle all levels of video game publishing across every genre and major platform.

Modus Games is a new label of Maximum Games focused on bringing AAA publishing services to the best independent developers around the world. The Modus label leverages our global resources and expertise to ensure each title is critically and commercially successful.

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