Studio: Oxide Games
Job Opening: Game Studio General Manager
Location: Timonium, Maryland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Work with the company Founders and Board to set and implement the company’s strategic vision.
- Manage and oversee the work of the founding members and other employees.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Ensure that project milestones and objectives are met.
- Ensure adherence to the studio’s KPIs at the leadership level that tracks overall project quality, delivery, financial status, and risks.
- Lead change management strategies for studio initiatives through executive communications, town halls, reviews, workshops, or other inclusive methods.
- Uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values through all levels of the studio and externally to players.
- Work with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) to efficiently manage budgets and allocate resources.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and legal regulations.
- Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality that include transparent, predictable, and value-added processes for quality
Business Development
- Identify and pursue growth opportunities for Oxide.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry partners.
- Represent the studio at industry events and conferences.
- Drive revenue growth and profitability.
Talent Management
- Set clear goals for the studio and hold team members accountable for deliverables.
- Recognize and reward employees for solid performance.
- Partner with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain talent.
- Conduct performance reviews and manage team dynamics.
- Address any issues or conflicts within the team.
- Work with the company’s Founders, who are full-time employees.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Game Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in a managerial role within the gaming industry.
- Proven track record of successful project management and team leadership.
- Strong understanding of game development processes and market trends.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a preference for working collaboratively with other leaders when appropriate
- Strong drive and commitment toward obtaining results
- Ability to maintain a sense of urgency while remaining detail-oriented
- A passion for gaming with extensive knowledge of the industry and trends
