Manager, Publishing Operations

The posting, as thatgamecompany wrote it

MANAGER, PUBLISHING OPERATIONS

Remote - US & Canada

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a Manager, Publishing Operations to lead our project management team and help ensure that thatgamecompany's publishing efforts are organized, aligned, and delivered effectively.

This role oversees the project management function across integrated marketing campaigns, live operations, and ongoing publishing initiatives. You'll manage and develop a team of project managers that oversee storefront submissions, ASO, and marketing creative, establish consistent planning and delivery practices, and maintain visibility across the publishing portfolio to ensure priorities, dependencies, resources, and risks are understood.

Working across Brand, Creative, Communications, Community, User Acquisition, Storefront, Game Development, and external partners, you'll help connect the work happening across teams and ensure complex initiatives move forward with clarity and accountability. You'll partner closely with publishing leadership to identify delivery risks, resolve cross-functional challenges, and provide a clear picture of progress, capacity, and upcoming decisions.

We're looking for someone who can move comfortably between the details of individual projects and the broader needs of the organization. You're an experienced project management leader who knows how to coach a team, navigate competing priorities, build effective processes, and earn the trust of creative and operational partners. You understand that good project management isn't about adding layers of process; it's about creating clarity, anticipating challenges, and giving talented people the space to do their best work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Lead and develop the project management team, establishing clear expectations for project ownership, communication, planning, and delivery.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to help project managers strengthen their skills and grow in their roles.
• Oversee project assignments and workload distribution, balancing team capacity, project complexity, and organizational priorities.
• Ensure project managers have the context, tools, and support needed to manage their work effectively and independently.
• Establish consistent standards for project plans, milestone tracking, status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Review project health across the team, helping identify issues that require additional support, cross-functional alignment, or leadership intervention.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

PORTFOLIO PLANNING & DELIVERY OVERSIGHT

• Maintain an integrated view of publishing initiatives, including launches, campaigns, live operations, and partner projects.
• Ensure project plans align with publishing priorities, realistic timelines, resource availability, and key dependencies.
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• Excellent judgment and the ability to navigate changing priorities, ambiguity, and competing demands.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, encourages accountability, and empowers teams to do their best work.
• Genuine enthusiasm for games and an appreciation for thatgamecompany's creative approach.

Perks

• Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break
• Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
• Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
• Pre-tax wellness stipend
• Pre-tax work from home stipend
• Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
• Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
• Support for personal professional development

We look forward to meeting you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The salary range for this position is $126,000 USD to $148,500 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.

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