Oxide Games, headquartered in Timonium, Maryland, is a PC game
development studio specializing in building AAA real-time
strategy games. A relatively new player in the industry,
Oxide has quickly made a name for itself with its ambitious
projects and state-of-the-art technology. The team is dedicated to
pushing the boundaries of gaming by using our proprietary Nitrous
engine. The studio is staffed by a team of industry veterans and
passionate game developers committed to delivering unique gaming
experiences. The studio is working on Ara: History Untold, a
high-profile strategy game for XBOX Games.
We are looking for an innovative and energetic General Manager
to continue growing our studio. As GM, you will report directly to
the Board of Directors, primarily focusing on developing and
achieving Oxide’s strategic and operational objectives.
Additionally, you will work closely with Oxide’s President to
assist with the leadership and management of Oxide’s creative
team.
In this role, you will…
Leadership & Management
- 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.
Operational Oversight
- 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.
What types of education and experience do you need
for this role?
- 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
Oxide Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides all
employees and applicants an environment free of discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other
characteristic protected by Federal, state or local laws. We pride
ourselves in the diversity of our team makes us all stronger and
gives us the opportunity to deliver the best games everyone.
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