Development Director

Ubisoft Connect, Project Management, Malmö

Job Description
Ubisoft Connect serves as a hub for all of Ubisoft’s online services, allowing millions of players to access their PC games, track achievements, connect with friends, and engage in cross-platform play. Additionally, it offers rewards and progression tracking across Ubisoft titles on both PC and console.

We are seeking a Development Director for Ubisoft Connect’s PC games distribution domain. In this role, you will lead and oversee the development and technical delivery of this key area, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration, top-quality standards, and scalability across Ubisoft’s PC game ecosystem. Your leadership competencies will be essential in delivering a seamless player experience, while driving innovation and operational excellence to align with Ubisoft Connect’s vision.

You will work closely with the Product Director and Development Directors of other delivery domains to ensure the continued success of our multi-platform ecosystem.

What you’ll do
Leadership & Team Development

• Define and drive the development roadmap for Ubisoft Connect’s PC game distribution.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, inclusive development team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams and game studios to ensure platform integration and alignment with business and player needs.
• Ensure seamless integration of Ubisoft Connect with third-party platforms like Steam, Xbox PC, and Epic Games Store.

Platform Innovation & Optimization

• Foster innovation by introducing new features and optimizing platform performance.
• Continuously enhance platform scalability, security, and user experience.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Uphold the highest quality standards for game distribution, patch management, and updates.
• Implement and oversee rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure smooth, bug-free releases.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide updates on development progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Cultivate strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the ecosystem.

Qualifications
We are striving toward increased diversity and want you to grow with us on this journey. So please don’t shy away even if you don’t tick all the boxes below. In addition, we would also love if you embrace our core values.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing development teams for gaming or digital distribution platforms; hiring, mentoring and growing the team.
• Understanding of game development pipelines and the unique needs of game studios related to distribution and updates.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, including digital rights management (DRM), player data protection, and online platforms.
• Fluency in English, with excellent communication skills to connect and engage effortlessly.

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