Development Director

Crytek

Job Location:

Frankfurt - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Crytek is looking for an experienced Development Director to lead delivery ona game development projectin our Frankfurt office.

Reporting to the COOyou willownend-to-end project delivery and the operational model of willbe responsibleforensuring the team is structured staffed and run effectively to deliver on time within budget and at the required quality level.

You will balancethe production plan againstcreative ambition technical constraints and business priorities working with your peers in the leadership teamand definehow the teamoperates: decision-making and ways of working to drive clarity accountability and consistent execution at scale.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the projects operational model including team structures roles processes and pipelines to ensure alignment with studio goals andoptimalperformance
Build lead and scale a high-performing development team ensuring clear ownership proper staffing and empowerment across all areas of responsibility
End-to-end delivery performance by proactively identifying risks and obstacles driving mitigation and ensuring on-time on-budget high-quality outcome
Project planning and execution including roadmap PBS/WBS scheduling and milestone alignment with a strong focus on player value and business objective
Stakeholder management including budgeting team allocation external partner integration and alignment on quality expectations (e.g. UX performance live ops)
Retrospectives to continuously improve team effectiveness strengthening cross-functional collaboration and fostering a culture of accountability and performance

Requirements

10 years leading large-scale game development with full delivery accountability (time budget quality) including shipping at least one impactful title from inception to release
Deep expertise in building and operating effective development models (team structures resource & budget planning governance execution) beyond applying standard frameworks (Agile SAFe etc.)
Strong leadership capability with a clear history of building aligning and holding teams accountable while improving performance through structures processes and ways of working
Excellent stakeholder and leadership management skills with the ability to create alignment and facilitate decisions at senior and executive levels
Proven ability to integrate and manage external partners operate effectively within a Core Leadership Team and deliver outcomes with strong ownership and execution focus
Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt Germany

What you can expect from us

Career Path

Your professional development is important to us so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.

RelocationSupport

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.

You can expect extensive assistance with visa work permits and communication with authorities during the relocation process as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks government agencies schools landlords finding apartments etc.).

Company Apartment

To help you get settled we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

Public Transport Pass

Discover Frankfurt by bus tram and metro free of charge.

Gym Card

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out join group fitness classes or relax in the wellness facilities.

State-of-the-art Office

Weve recently moved into a brand-new modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration with open areas quiet zones and top-tier facilities all just steps away from public transport restaurants bars and cultural hotspots.

Hybrid Working
We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while also supporting flexibility. Our hybrid working model includes three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week unless role-specific requirements or business needs require you to be on site.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas cultures and perspectives every day.

German Classes

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Events

Join us on our exciting company events including new starter breakfasts summer and winter parties our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne and many more!

Vacation Days

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.

Required Experience:

Director

Crytek is looking for an experienced Development Director to lead delivery ona game development projectin our Frankfurt office.Reporting to the COOyou willownend-to-end project delivery and the operational model of willbe responsibleforensuring the team is structured staffed and run effectively to ...