Quality Control Director

Job Description

Since 1992, Ubisoft Romania has been a driving force in Romania's gaming industry. Our passionate team has contributed to some of the world's biggest franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and Just Dance. Today, we continue to push boundaries, creating unforgettable experiences that captivate players worldwide.

At Ubisoft Romania, we believe in the power of creativity and collaboration. You'll work alongside talented teams from across the globe, grow your skills, and be part of shaping the future of gaming. If you're passionate about gaming and ready for exciting challenges, this is the place for you.

Join us and create the unknown!

Job Description

Your life at Ubi

As the Director of Quality Control at Ubisoft, you will oversee a team of 900 QC professionals across our Bucharest and Craiova studios, ensuring the achievement of departmental objectives and excellence in the QC aspects of the game development cycle throughout various specialties, including quality control, automation, console, and mobile.

Your role will focus on driving the efficiency and performance of the Quality organization throughout the production process, strategically developing talent, and aligning the QC department with worldwide QC Direction's vision and Ubisoft's broader goals. A key responsibility will be fostering a culture of continuous improvement and optimization.

Your main mission
• Implement global worldwide QC strategies while enhancing studio strengths by sharing best practices with other QC Directors.
• Oversee QC process execution, ensuring alignment with worldwide QC performance indicators and providing detailed follow-ups.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of QC planning and the studio's capacity to support global projects, leveraging local expertise and resources.
• Collaborate with local and global teams to introduce new services, cutting-edge standards, and test procedures across Ubisoft.
• Build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction, managing expectations on budgets and timelines.
• Strategize headcount, staffing, and process efficiency while driving performance assessments, motivation, and talent development across the QC team.
• Optimize the QC structure to maximize quality, resource allocation, and productivity, while expanding capabilities in specialized testing and automation.

Qualifications

The professional value you bring
• Extensive experience in QC leadership, team management, and strategic planning within software/tech, video game, or similar industries.
• Proven track record in shipping projects on a global scale in complex environments with multi-million-euro budgets.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Six Sigma initiatives or comparable continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong expertise in project, change, and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of QC processes, debugging, and industry standards.
• Thorough understanding of the production cycle and technical aspects of software or video game testing.
• Experience in the gaming industry is an advantage.

The personal value you bring
• Experience in coordinating large teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Bilingualism (French-English, spoken and written)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8knpx-3-149-26-27-42 in your application.