Development Director 2 (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Development Director 2 (Gamedev): Managing project schedules and cross-disciplinary teams to move game development through phases with an accent on strategic leadership and studio-wide process improvement. Focus on optimizing project execution, managing budgets, and cultivating employee career development.

Location: On-site 5 days a week in Downtown Vancouver

Salary: $120,000 - $146,000 per year

Company

A world leader in developing immersive multiplayer games, known for high-quality titles like Marvel Contest of Champions and Shop Titans.

What you will do

• Partner with the Senior Producer to shape the long-term vision and goals for live game development.
• Manage and cultivate project teams across disciplines, including artists, designers, software engineers, and QA.
• Drive and implement studio-wide process improvement initiatives to ensure operational excellence.
• Establish project schedules, resource requirements, and strategic objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee project progress within assigned budgets, managing changes, risks, and dependencies.
• Mentor staff, develop team skills, and foster an environment of innovation and ownership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of project management experience in the entertainment or software development industry.
• 3+ years in a leadership role with strong people management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or project management certification with a focus on Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with JIRA and resource management tools for tracking and analyzing allocation.
• Deep understanding of the Games as a Service (GaaS) business model.
• Must be based in and work on-site in Vancouver.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage effective from day one.
• DEIB-focused benefits including gender-affirming and fertility care.
• Flexible spending accounts and RRSP matching program.
• Monthly commuter allowance to cover transit, parking, or personal logistics like childcare.
• Paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and dedicated paid days off for volunteering.
• Professional growth support through education stipends and regular lunch & learn sessions.