At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the production of Football Manager, ensuring high-quality game delivery on time.
- Company: Join Sports Interactive, the creators of Football Manager, part of SEGA Europe.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic studio environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the gaming industry with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in game development and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Studio Overview
We are Sports Interactive, the studio behind Football Manager. Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms. To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential.
Position Overview
We're hiring a Production Director to lead and evolve how we deliver Football Manager. This is a newly created leadership role with a clear mandate to improve quality, predictability and delivery across our annual, multi-SKU release model. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the wider Studio and SEGA Development Services, you will bring clarity, accountability and consistency to how we plan and deliver our games. You will be responsible for turning creative ambition into high-quality, annually delivered games across a complex, multi-year roadmap, providing clear direction on what is and is not achievable within an annual development cycle. Our release model brings real pace, complexity and pressure, set against a studio that balances significant legacy complexity with high future ambition. We need someone who understands the trade-offs this creates, sets a pace of urgency without chaos, remains calm under pressure, and is comfortable making difficult decisions early to protect quality and delivery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Leadership
- Own and evolve the Studio's production strategy, delivery frameworks, production organisation and delivery output, ensuring delivery is on time and to a consistently high standard.
- Lead, develop and hands-on mentor a large, multi-layered production team creating clear accountability and high performance across the function.
- Establish and uphold high standards of planning, delivery, quality and execution across the Studio.
- Provide leadership and advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring difficult decisions are made early and delivery risks are surfaced proactively.
- Delivery & Execution
- Drive clarity, accountability and realism across planning and delivery within the context of an annual release cycle.
- Sustain a pace of urgency without chaos, keeping momentum high and delivery controlled across multiple moving parts.
- Champion quality, predictability and delivery excellence, balancing scope, quality and timelines to achieve successful outcomes.
- Manage multiple priorities, dependencies and delivery risks, ensuring issues are identified and addressed early.
- Bring clarity around what is and is not achievable, making informed trade-off decisions where required.
- Stakeholder & Studio Leadership
- Partner with creative, technical and commercial leaders to ensure plans are ambitious, achievable and aligned to the game vision, grounded in data and evidence rather than optimism.
- Build strong relationships with Heads of Department, the Senior Leadership Team and external partners to maintain alignment and resolve competing priorities.
- Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organisation, influencing decisions and building confidence in delivery plans.
- Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with operational partners to evolve the Studio's approach to planning, forecasting and risk management.
- Drive improvements to production practices, operating rhythms and delivery methodologies.
- Champion the adoption of appropriate tools, reporting and ways of working to improve quality, predictability and team effectiveness.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge
- Strong understanding of modern game development, production methodologies and delivery practices, ideally within annual release cycles, live service or other high-cadence environments.
- Knowledge of Agile and iterative development approaches, production tools and planning frameworks.
- Understanding of modern game development pipelines, technical dependencies and quality assurance practices.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how production decisions impact quality, player outcomes and business objectives.
Production Director in London employer: PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)
Intapp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the accounting and consulting sectors across EMEA. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Intapp provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching, ensuring that team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's strategic vision. The culture is built on accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Contact Details:
PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) Recruitment Team
