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Mobile Release Production Manager

Sago Mini is an award-winning publisher of preschool apps and toys worldwide. We are supported by a team of artists, designers, developers, product managers, thinkers, and doers devoted to play. With over 100 million downloads, three subscription services, and 40+ apps, Sago Mini brings thoughtful design to life for kids and parents worldwide.

About the Role

Sago Mini is looking for a Mobile Release Production Manager to join our digital products team.

As a Mobile Release Production Manager you will own and manage our app release pipeline from scheduling, coordinating releases across all Sago Mini products to navigating platform requirements to managing our content on platforms outside the app stores. You will work with the product and marketing teams to manage the release calendar, submit process and assets for app store submissions. And, work closely with the platform partners to ensure the latest requirements are met. You are a natural leader and amazing at juggling large amounts of information and This position is suitable for candidates with 5+ years of related experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:

• A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Great problem solver and strong communicator.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, agile, product development environment.
• Able to juggle various stakeholders and lead them through challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own, plan, track and communicate the release pipeline for all Sago Mini products.
• Ensure apps are submitted, reviewed and approved by platform partners.
• Align with product managers on release roadmap as well as any changes that might be required by the app stores.
• Ensure all app store assets are created & uploaded - from descriptions to screenshots to trailers.
• Work external partners to ensure requirements are met and field any requests for changes.
• Ensure all apps are compliant with privacy standards (COPPA, GDPR) and manage audits for various certifications such as KidsSAFE seal.
• Work with internal stakeholders including developers, product/project managers, QA, design, marketing and partnerships teams.
• Work with the Partnerships team to ensure all business development deals that involve Sago Mini products are available and playable on partner platforms outside App stores.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of production management or related experience, preferably in mobile app development.
• You are fluent in the mobile app development release cycle and your attention to detail allows you manage various releases concurrently
• You know how to work in a collaborative team environment and navigate the challenges of app store platforms
• You understand the requirements of mobile app platforms (eg: Apple, Google, Amazon, etc) and are able to communicate to internal app teams
• You have excellent communication skills and an ability to manage and juggle multiple requests simultaneously
• You can manage expectations of internal stakeholders product/projects managers, QA, design while meeting expectations of external stakeholders
• You are curious and are able to work independently
• You know how to push back when needed and negotiate with stakeholders
• You are familiar with the Unity game engine

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Based in Toronto, Sago Sago Toys of Spin Master Limited a leading global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs and manufactures a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. We hire humble, collaborative, and ambitious people who care about doing great work. Sago Mini is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company.