Release Manager, Publishing (6 month project hire)
About The Position
Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, is seeking a Release Manager to own the end-to-end launch process for one of their live titles. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of development and publishing, ensuring smooth releases from submission to store front. The role involves managing post-launch updates across all platforms, working closely with the Executive Producer and developer to steer day-to-day releases, keep patches and content updates flowing, and support promotional launches. This position is a 6-month project hire with the potential for extension and/or conversion to a staff hire.
Requirements
- Experience shipping on all platforms as a Release Manager (Steam, EGS, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo)
- Hands-on experience with first-party submission and certification processes
- Expert knowledge of platform requirements: TRCs, XRs, lotcheck, and similar
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to hold your ground in tough conversations
- A proactive mindset and comfort owning outcomes
- Excellent organizational instincts paired with a solutions-first attitude
- Genuine passion for games and a solid grasp of the full development lifecycle
- Familiarity with JIRA, Asana, Miro, and Excel
- Awareness of relevant regulations such as CVAA, COPPA, and GDPR
- Prior experience on live-service titles
Responsibilities
- Own submissions (patches, content drops, store page updates) across first-party platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo)
- Advise teams on platform compliance requirements, emerging best practices, and new platform opportunities
- Build and maintain release schedules in partnership with the Executive Producer and developer
- Serve as the go-to point of contact between development teams and first-party partners
- Sync with Localization, Marketing, and Development to keep releases on track and high quality
- Act as the primary technical contact for platform partners
- Coordinate feature approval processes with platform holders as needed
- Manage age rating submissions with global rating boards
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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