Bungie

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Posted on: 28 July 2024

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Release Manager

As a Release Manager at Bungie you will play a critical role in operating a live service game, managing our digital storefront presence, and releasing our games and updates on multiple gaming platforms. You'll work with teams across the studio and with our external partners to schedule and shepherd products through their entire release lifecycle, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery.

As we learn from each release, you will recommend and implement operational changes to continually improve experiences for our team, other Bungie teams, and the players of our games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with internal and external partners to create products, bundles, and offers in platform stores
Ensure on-time and successful store and game updates through planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and coordinating all necessary work within the studio and with external partners
Coordinate and communicate status of releases
Run build processes to produce releasable packages and archives
Support internal teams as needed for release info, builds, packages, environment access, and investigations
Build effective relationships with development, operations, and publishing teams within Bungie and our gaming platform partners
Coordinate ordering, distribution, and management of digital game codes
Find ways to improve our current processes, making them more efficient, reliable, sustainable, and adaptable
Create and update documentation as release processes changes

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience with release management or a similar role in the game or software industry
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written skills with team members across the studio and with external partners
Ability to coordinate with internal teams and effectively prioritize tasks
Impeccable organization and time management skills
Detail-oriented, focused, and composed under pressure
Ability to quickly solve or seek the solution to problems in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Passion for continuous improvement
Highly adaptable to a variety of situations
Flexibility with schedule during game and patch release windows, including some on-call work
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Outlook)
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the games industry

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Experience managing digital storefronts, digital supply chains, metadata management, and/or game publishing
Experience shipping titles for PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Experience supporting a Games as a Service (GaaS) title
Experience working within an Agile environment
Knowledge of certification/release processes for gaming platforms
Experience with SDK tools for console/PC platforms
Scripting experience to automate repetitive tasks

Listed below are the two base pay ranges associated with this role at multiple levels. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range I

$118,000—$149,000 USD

Bellevue Pay Range II

$146,000—$164,000 USD

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state or province will need to establish residency in an approved state or province within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.