Release Manager, Publishing (6 month project hire)

Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. They are seeking a Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end launch process for live titles, ensuring smooth releases and timely updates across multiple platforms.

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

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