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Associate Release Manager
2 years ago
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognised as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Now, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Role: Associate Release Manager
Role Overview:
The Associate Release Manager will deliver a professional and proactive Release Management service, matching customer needs and ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard.
You will supervise the progress of titles throughout the PSS QA lifecycle to verify the completion of key process results.
As a key team member, you will collaborate and work in conjunction with Global PSS QA colleagues to standardise global release management processes.
What you’ll be doing:
- Work with Studio personnel to communicate global submission process and requirements, proactively providing updates as and when necessary.
- Proactively plan and support product release on PlayStation, iOS, Android, Amazon Steam, Epic & GOG platforms
- Coordinate with Global counterparts to ensure titles are released on time in all regions
- Confirm when master candidates adhere to the Submission Authorisation (formerly exit checks) in advance of submission to Global Format QA (GFQA).
- Ensure the Master Disc Testing Form and all submission materials are accurately completed submitted prior to delivery of the submission materials to GFQA.
- Negotiate contentious issues with GFQA or DevSupport, as vital
- Raise and help mitigate any risk, prior to or during submission
- Formally submit content to GFQA.
- Communicate title progress in GFQA to various partners regularly
- Be available to provide weekend support coverage, 1 in every 4 weekends per month (on average)
Primary interfaces:
- PlayStation Studios QA Compliance & Release Services
- PlayStation Studios Test Managers & QA Test Leads
- Operations
- Marketing
- Global Format QA Management
- Studios – Producers, Dev Ops, Senior Producers
- Third Party Relations
- Global Developer Technology Group (GDTG) (DevSupport)
What we are looking for:
- Previous Release Management experience desired
- Good games industry appreciation and understanding
- Good business sense and understanding of the software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of software testing nomenclature
- High level of proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Excellent communication - strong business writing skills, public speaking and presentation skills, and listening skills. Must have the ability to develop strong intra-departmental relationships through effective communication and integrity.
- Ability to see a task through to completion, on time and to quality.
- Project management experience within the software industry desirable.
- Practical QA experience desirable.
- Knowledge and/or experience of submission process for mobile platforms/Steam/Epic desirable.
Benefits:
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- Free eye test and glasses voucher
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidised Café
- Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
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