Release Manager

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Ubisoft, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking Release Manager for its Release Management department in San Francisco. As a member of HQ Production, this individual will report to the Manager of Release Management and will be responsible for the delivery of content materials for Ubisoft products to our channel partners, including First Party platform holders (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, PC ), Ubisoft Connect PC platform, and digital resellers. They also maintain the daily relationship and communication with the First Party Account Management teams to guarantee the release of Ubisoft’s content plans.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as main point of contact between Ubisoft and our first party partners for submission and release matters
• Build release and submission schedules and communicate those to stakeholders
• Working within 1st Party tools to help create products, submit builds, track submissions and communicate to cross functional teams of any issues and bugs
• Communicate project status and organize applicable information for project teams
• Coordinate the efforts of the content release cycle, ensure smooth and timely communication among stakeholders
• Provide expert guidance to other teams on all first party submission and release processes
• Help drive adherence to internal timelines for digital content submission, and highlight/escalate risks

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Google, Amazon or PC release and submission processes
• Experience with working in Jira and Confluence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail and process-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Solid Project Management skills, especially relating to the software development lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines

What you'll get?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer HSA contribution (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401k match
• Paid vacation, holiday and wellness time
• Fitness, physical, and eSports challenge reimbursements
• Ginger emotional support app for you and your adult dependents with up to 10 sessions per year of video-based therapy and psychiatry services
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
• Access to all of the latest Ubisoft games for PC
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.