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Lockwood Publishing
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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Release Manager
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Job Description
At Lockwood, our vision is to bring people together through Avakin Life so they can play, share and socialise! Listed as one of Europes fastest growing tech companies by the FT for 2020 as well as winning numerous TIGA and other awards several years in a row, our journeys only just begun. With great benefits including an employee share scheme and profit related quarterly bonus, were a great destination for those who want to work on cutting edge social experiences in an environment that fosters communication and creativity. Were always looking for good people so if youre a great person and an amazing developer wed love to hear from you. Were looking for an awesome Release Manager to bring Avakin Life to one million daily active users. Working as part of our production team, youll be responsible for publishing our games on app stores such as Apples App Store and Googles Play Store. Youll be a key contact all along Avakins life: from taking care of the early steps of the technical setup to actually pressing the release button and executing live operations. As a Release Manager, you handle a portfolio of projects on the following topics: * Planning Management * Discuss, create and share planning for each submission taking into account store-specific deliverables * Monitor delivery timings and make sure planning is respected * Certification Process * Handle technical setup: app declaration in the systems, configuration of project features (Achievements / Leaderboard / In-App purchases) * Coordinate with Line Producers and teams for each update and provide support on release issues * Submissions * Submit Avakin on different stores (iOS, Google Play as well as other stores when relevant) * Gather the required greenlight from each department before submission * Upload the new builds and metadata on each platform * Release * Be the contact for submission topics on iOS, Google Play as well as other platforms, ensure all stakeholders has the right level visibility before and after the release. Requirements * Multitasking, prioritization as well as productivity and organizational skills; * Previous release management experience in a mobile setting; * Overall you need to be able to adapt to new situations, be a quick learner and spread your knowledge to the teams you work with; * Last but not least, youll be in the heart of the mobile business, part of your job is to stay up to date on the latest news and share key information with the rest of the company. Benefits * Profit share bonus scheme, Share Scheme * Life Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Income Protection * Flexible working hours * Quarterly staff socials * Enhanced pension scheme * Flexible 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) * Bike to Work scheme & other benefits Lockwood Publishing provides a welcome and safe working space for all employees globally. We do not discriminate on any grounds or characteristics protected by applicable employment law - including race, religion, faith, sex, relationship status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. We will consider all qualified job-seekers and can provide appropriate accommodation to applicants with disabilities should they need it. If you believe you may require accommodation during the interview process, please do not hesitate to ask.