IT Manager - (M/W/NB)

Job description

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown. 

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Manager to lead our Product Management Cell, overseeing a team of Product Owners (POs) and Product Managers (PMs). This role is central to managing a diverse product portfolio, driving end-to-end product lifecycle execution, and ensuring strategic alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong product, people, and process management capabilities who thrives in multicultural and cross-functional environments. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

·  Lead, coach, and mentor a team of ~4 Product Managers/Product Owners. 
·  Support development of team members, especially transitioning BAs to PO/PM roles. 
·  Manage a portfolio of ~10 digital products (subject to change). 
·  Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle from exploration to retirement. 
·  Ensure alignment with stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners. 
·  Define and manage product roadmaps and long-term strategies. 
·  Own product-related budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking. 
·  Ensure adherence to agile methodologies and standardized management processes. 
·  Act as the main point of contact for leadership, sponsors, and key stakeholders. 
·  Collaborate with Dev Teams, Exploration Lab Cells, and other cross-functional groups. 
·  Supervise day-to-day product operations including user management, support, live ops, and promotions. 
·  Facilitate user research and feedback loops to drive continuous improvement. 
·  Encourage a culture of curiosity and innovation within the team. 
·  Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and trends for product enhancement. 

Qualifications

·  Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor Product Managers and Product Owners;  
·  P roduct Management Expertise: Strong experience managing multiple digital products and portfolios, with full ownership of roadmaps, lifecycle, and strategy. 
·  Agile & Project Management: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), with a track record of delivering value through iterative development. 
·  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in working across diverse teams, cultures, and time zones, fostering alignment among technical and business stakeholders. 
·  Strategic Communication: Capable of translating product vision into clear, actionable plans and effectively engaging leadership, sponsors, and partners. 
·  Tech & Business Insight: Comfortable navigating both technical and business domains, evaluating emerging tech trends, and aligning product direction to business goals. 
·  Operational Oversight: Experience in managing product budgets, KPIs, governance processes, and day-to-day operations including user support and live product management. 

Additional Information

Ubisoft's perks  

Profit Sharing, Yearly Company Saving Plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 

50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.  

Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.  

Our brand-new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.  

Recruitment process 

· 
[30 min; remote] – first telephone conversation with a Talent Acquisition Specialist

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[60 min; remote] – Interview with Director

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[60 min; remote] – Interview with key stakeholder 

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, which is why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above. 

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community. 

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.