Head of Co-Development | Full-remote |
ref nr: 8/4/2024/VD
In Antal we have been dealing with recruitment for over 20 years. Thanks to the fact that we operate in 10 specialised divisions, we have an excellent orientation in current industry trends. We precisely determine the specific nature of the job, classifying key skills and necessary qualifications. Our mission is not only to find a candidate whose competences fit the requirements of the given job advertisement, but first and foremost a position which meets the candidate’s expectations. Employment agency registration number: 496.
For our client, one of the biggest and best-known European game developers, we are looking for Head of Co-Development
The primary objective of the successful candidate will be to proactively enhance efficiency and overcome resource constraints for internal projects by strategically engaging in co-development partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
- Taking ownership of co-development initiatives throughout the company, streamlining processes, managing partnerships, and delivering reports to executive stakeholders.
- Driving capacity planning and optimization efforts across our portfolio of projects in development.
- Providing guidance on capacity planning challenges faced by development teams as they arise.
- Acting as a liaison across the co-development and outsourcing ecosystem, both within and outside of our organization, to facilitate resource coordination.
Qualifications:
- Over 10 years of professional experience in the video games industry, with a preference for global experience and a focus on PC/Console games.
- Demonstrated expertise in co-development and outsource management, ideally within a large video games company.
- Experience in evaluating and improving capacity planning processes across multiple game production lines, and in coordinating with outsourcing or co-development partners globally.
- Proficiency in project management and budget management for large-scale projects.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to address challenging situations related to project schedules and scopes.
- Experience collaborating with support functions (legal, security, procurement, compliance, IT) to initiate and lead co-development initiatives.
- Ability to draft high-quality procurement documents such as statements of work and requests for proposals.
- Exceptional organizational skills, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in cross-cultural work environments.
- Proficiency in English; familiarity with the game industry market in terms of co-development partners is advantageous.
Are you interested in this position? Apply now!
How will your application process proceed?
► Your application will be assessed by an Antal expert consultant.
► If you are shortlisted, a consultant will contact you for an initial call to clarify the details of the position and your expectations.
► If you agree to participate in the selection process, the consultant will present your profile to the prospective employer.
► They will continue to advise you throughout the selection process!
We wish you good luck!
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Free career support from our expert consultant who will be in contact with you by phone or email, help you prepare for the interview and ensure the quality of the recruitment process.
