Senior External Development Manager

Firaxis Games

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States
Base: $87,100 to $128,920 py; bonus/equity: may in...
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6 years project management experience
Game development pipeline mastery
External partner lifecycle management
** Firaxis Games is seeking a Senior External Development Manager to oversee external partnerships and ensure high-quality asset delivery for game development projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the gaming industry, with a focus on integrating external contributions with internal teams. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior External Development Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management of external development partnerships at the project level.
  • This role owns and drives the external development pipeline across all disciplines, ensuring partners deliver assets and content on schedule within scope.
  • Firaxis Games maintains core values including gameplay first, being accountable, people focused, embracing enthusiasm, and working smart.

Matching Summary

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** Firaxis Games is seeking a Senior External Development Manager to oversee external partnerships and ensure high-quality asset delivery for game development projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the gaming industry, with a focus on integrating external contributions with internal teams. **

Salary

Base: $87,100 to $128,920 per Year; Bonus/Equity: May include bonus and/or equity awards; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6 years project management experience
  • Game development pipeline mastery
  • External partner lifecycle management
  • RFP creation and vendor outreach
  • Contract negotiation and budget management
  • Production tracking software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Global vendor time zone experience
  • Publisher-side production familiarity
  • Cross-studio coordination skills
  • Mentorship of studio members
  • Hands-on internal production support

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years in video game industry project management
  • Proven track record managing multiple external partners simultaneously
  • Experience with RFP processes and contract negotiation

Work Rights

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