Entry-Level Program Manager Tech (ID: 147232-1)

Job Title: Entry-Level Program Manager Tech

Location: Remote or 100% Onsite in Redmond, WA

Duration/Start Date: 10/9/2024

Salary Range: $41.50 - $46 hourly

Candidates with previous experience working at Microsoft Corporation, either as a full-time employee (FTE) or contractor, are strongly preferred.

Role Summary:

Turn 10, creators of the hit Forza Motorsport franchise, a division of Microsoft Studios, is looking for an experienced Release Manager for our current and upcoming projects. This individual will configure and coordinate global releases. They will work closely with teams across the studio as well as global partners to inform current project status and mitigate release risks. At Turn 10, our vision is to grow Forza into the top automotive entertainment brand in the world. Come play a key role on our team and help us achieve this ambitious goal.

Job Responsibilities:

Configure, release, and manage game updates to certification through production environments
Coordinate communication and dates between various teams and internal group
Provide content management tool technical support and troubleshooting
Drive issue and tool escalations with external teams
Keep a high standard for all releases with a focus on the customer experience

Requirements/Qualifications:

At least 2 years of release management experience working with content management systems to configure and release digital products
Knowledge of best release practices and industry standards
A passion for the video game industry with knowledge of the current landscape
A solid background configuring releases and managing multiple deliverables within a proprietary content management tool
Release experience with a AAA gaming product
Experience releasing games on Steam
Broad understanding of release workflows and industry release tools
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Organized, with an acute attention to detail