# Senior Development Manager## Horsham (England)The Creative AssemblyFull TimePosted 2 days agoCreative Assembly is looking for a Senior Development Manager to join our talented team to work on our new project, a sequel to Alien: Isolation. This role will be based at our studio in Horsham, UK and can be offered as hybrid and has an expectation of 2 days per week in our Horsham studio. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.The Role You will work with cross-discipline leads and other Development Managers to balance scope with capacity, track progress, implement and improve processes, people management, and mitigate risks while upholding and maintaining a quality bar. What you’ll be doingOn a day-to-day basis, you will: Facilitate teams of developers running them through their project life cycle stagesBe accountable and drive the delivery of your strike teams and assigned key processesOversee planning, execution and delivery of work assigned to the teams you are responsible for against project schedules, identify production risks or constraints, and troubleshoot dependency problemsFacilitate communication between the project teams, leads and other producersActively optimize and improve work methods and tracking and database management to drive team efficiencyStay aware of industry standards, both in terms of methodology and quality, and help team members stay on par or ahead of them when necessary. What we are looking for EssentialExperience in development management (ideally in the games industry)Demonstrable project management skillsCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsPositive attitude with a team-oriented mindsetMotivated individual with the capacity to learn new skills, use new tools, and meet new peopleKnowledge of production management software tools – Atlassian is essential, but ideally also Miro, Perforce, and PowerBIExcellent verbal and written communication skills. DesirableExperience of planning during pre-productionPassionate gamer. About Creative AssemblyCreative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidaysBespoke relocation package for you and your dependentsPrivate medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screeningGenerous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidaysJoin our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led groupSeason ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on siteWellbeing support and virtual confidential counsellingCommunity activities including parties, football and more.Our studio sites have disabled access.We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.#J-18808-Ljbffr