Research Program Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Research Program Manager (Gamedev): Responsible for the health and scaling of the global research infrastructure, with an accent on vendor ecosystem and compliance frameworks. Focus on identifying and resolving complex operational issues, ensuring research is performed ethically, efficiently, and at world-class standards.

Location: US-NY-New York

Salary: $85,700 and $126,860 per Year

Company

hirify.global is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle for research agencies and tool providers, including selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for T2 Legal and Privacy teams to manage agreements and ensure all data collection meets global compliance standards.
• Lead the Statement of Work (SOW) process, ensuring clear project scoping, legal review via platforms like Ironclad, and team adoption of processes.
• Design and implement scalable systems for research participant recruitment, platform licensing, and internal knowledge management.
• Partner with Finance and ExDev teams to manage PO initiation, track project billing across various titles, and supervise resource utilization.
• Provide expert guidance to researchers on procedures for third-party collaboration and operational workflows.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience in research operations, program management, or a related field, with a consistent record of running high-complexity projects.
• Deep familiarity with research ethics, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and the legal nuances of third-party vendor contracts.
• Outstanding ability to establish relationships and navigate a sophisticated interpersonal structure, specifically with Legal and Finance partners.
• A strong understanding of various research methodologies (Qual, Quant, UXR) to better anticipate vendor and tooling needs.
• A resourceful person who can spot challenges in the research process and build sophisticated, scalable solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with research-specific tools such as Alchemer, Qualtrics, or User Interviews.
• Experience with legal tools and software such as Ironclad.
• Familiarity with project management and documentation tools like Confluence, Airtable, or Jira.
• A passion for the gaming industry and an interest in how player insights drive game development.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment.
• Encouraging teams to Come as You Are and do your best work!
• Equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.