Release Manager
Release Manager
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Job Description
IOI is developing two exciting game projects: Project 007 a brand-new James Bond video game featuring an entirely original Bond story and Project Fantasy an ambitious new IP for console and PC that aims to revolutionise the online fantasy RPG genre. In parallel through IOI Partners we are expanding our publishing efforts working with visionary external developers to bring immersive original experiences to life.
As Release Manager you will play a key role in ensuring the successful deployment of both our internally developed titles and externally published projects. Based in either our Brighton or Barcelona studio this role is responsible for managing release operations across a variety of platforms and collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners alike. Its a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile games and help shape the way IOI delivers exceptional experiences to players worldwide.
What you will do:
- Own and manage the end-to-end release process across both internally developed games and externally developed titles we publish.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including QA Production Engineering and Publishing to ensure smooth and timely delivery of game updates patches and full releases.
- Guide and execute the submission process across multiple platforms (PlayStation Xbox Steam Nintendo etc.) ensuring compliance with TRC/XR and other certification requirements.
- Serve as a key point of contact with First Party platform representatives maintaining daily operational communication and ensuring alignment with their backend systems and requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external studios to align on release models schedules and store strategies balancing technical limitations and business priorities.
- Support store setup promotional planning and publishing operations for all titles leveraging your knowledge of platform-specific processes and tools.
Who you are:
- You have experience in Release Management Technical Production Project Management or a similar role within the games industry.
- Youre confident coordinating across teams including QA Marketing Developer Services and Game Teams ensuring alignment and timely communication.
- You understand the complexities of managing multi-platform game releases and navigating First Party requirements.
- Youre hands-on with configuration management and build tools (e.g. Perforce Git SubVersion TeamCity).
- Youre familiar with First Party backend tools and store operations and have a solid grasp of submission processes for Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Steam and others.
- Youre highly organised a natural communicator and thrive in a role that bridges technical detail with process coordination.
- Experience working with or supporting external development teams is a plus.
Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen Malm Barcelona Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences all powered by our award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IOI is a studio that values in-person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us being both in-office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster strengthen relationships and improve knowledge-sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.
We know that to achieve those goals we need courage talented people and a great working environment and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios were working on several projects. Crucially though were all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
Employment Type
Full Time
