Release Manager

IO Interactive

. Own and manage the end-to-end release process across internally developed games and externally developed titles IOI publishes .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBrighton • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Release Management and Technical Production within the games industry, ensuring compliance with First Party requirements and managing multi-platform game releases. Strong coordination skills with QA, Production, and Engineering teams to deliver timely updates and releases.

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Release ManagementTechnical ProductionProject ManagementConfiguration ManagementMulti-Platform Game Releases

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Hard Skills

Release ManagementTechnical ProductionProject ManagementConfiguration ManagementBuild ToolsSubmission ProcessesGame DevelopmentQuality Assurance CoordinationProcess CoordinationExternal Development Support

Soft Skills

Highly OrganisedNatural Communicator

Tools & Technologies

PerforceGitSubVersionTeamCityFirst Party Backend Tools

Industry Keywords

Game IndustryFirst Party RequirementsTRC/XR CompliancePublishing OperationsStore Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Subversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the end-to-end release process across internally developed games and externally developed titles IOI publishes
Coordinate QA, Production, Engineering, and Publishing teams for timely delivery of updates, patches, and full releases
Guide and execute submissions across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Nintendo, and other platforms
Ensure compliance with TRC/XR and other certification requirements
Act as key contact with First Party platform representatives
Maintain daily operational communication and alignment with platform backend systems and requirements
Align internal stakeholders and external studios on release models, schedules, and store strategies
Balance technical limitations with business priorities
Support store setup, promotional planning, and publishing operations for all titles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Release Management, Technical Production, Project Management, or a similar role within the games industry
Experience coordinating teams including QA, Marketing, Developer Services, and Game Teams
Understanding of multi-platform game releases and First Party requirements
Hands-on experience with configuration management and build tools such as Perforce, Git, SubVersion, and TeamCity
Familiarity with First Party backend tools and store operations
Solid understanding of submission processes for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Steam, and other platforms
Highly organised and a natural communicator
Ability to bridge technical detail with process coordination
Experience working with or supporting external development teams is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dedicated People Managers who look after employees as individuals and employees
In-person collaboration and connected studio environment
Friendly workplace with a highly international team
Opportunity to work on high-profile games including 007 First Light, Project Fantasy, and Hitman - World of Assassination
Opportunity to contribute to IOI’s award-winning proprietary Glacier technology and game publishing operations