Outsourcing Specialist

IO Interactiveis seeking a talented individual to join our team in a role that will support all of our studios and projects. Currently we are working on two exciting game projects: Project 007 a brandnew James Bond video game featuring an entirely original Bond story and Project Fantasy an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre.

As we continue to develop these projects we require a Outsourcing Specialist to support our teams across all studios ensuring that our development processes run smoothly and efficiently. If you have a passion for video game development and want to be a part of creating industryleading games then we want you to join us at IOI.

Your Mission:

As our Outsourcing Specialist you will take charge of maintaining and developing relationships with our various outsourcing studios and freelancers ensuring good working relations high quality output and timely deliveries.

• Your experience and expertise within the various disciplines of game development will be crucial as you work alongside our development teams to ensure that our external partners become an ingrained and valued part of our daily work.
• Your understanding of project management and resource forecasting will be essential as you will work with our game producers to estimate future outsourcing needs.
• Evaluating vendors and working tightly together with our Procurement Specialist to identify the best ones out there will be a significant part of your work.
• Collaborating with our Procurement Specialist and Legal Team you will help maintain the grand overview of IOI Outsourcing partners contracts and deadlines. Ensuring that we always have the insights needed at hand.
• You will safeguard IO Interactive by implementing effective followup and control of the work of our outsourcing vendors.
• Staying ahead of market trends in the gaming industry and applying this insight to our outsourcing practices will be part of your mission.

You are:

• An experienced individual with at least 5 years in Games Development ideally working with AAA games.
• Skilled in understanding the various disciplines of games development assessing the needs of different teams and translating these needs to external vendors.
• A proven expert in working with outsourcing vendors managing supplier relationships and running quality assurance in the work delivered.
• An independent proactive worker with a keen eye for detail.
• A confident decisionmaker with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• You have a university degree preferably in Game Design and Development as well as proven project management and business administration experience.

Whats in it for you:

Being a part of IO Interactive means being part of a family that celebrates creativity diversity and mutual growth. We are a studio that values worklife balance creating a supportive environment where innovation thrives.

In return we offer a competitive remuneration package a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to crafting experiences that resonate with our players globally.

Do you have what it takes to embark on this adventure with us Submit your CV and cover letter telling us why you are the perfect fit for the Outsourcing Specialist role.

IO Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Who we are:

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen Malm Barcelona Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talkedabout multiplatform video games in the last decade we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences all powered by our awardwinning proprietary Glacier technology.

We know that to achieve those goals we need courage talented people and a great working environment and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios were working on several projects. Crucially though were all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highlytalent people.