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Executive Game Developer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Director, DevOps

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

... of executives in the same day, and uses that proximity to make better decisions faster. You will ... Champion chaos engineering, game days, and disaster recovery testing in coordination with Cloud ...

Director, DevOps

Mesa, AZ · Hybrid

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

... of executives in the same day, and uses that proximity to make better decisions faster. You will ... Champion chaos engineering, game days, and disaster recovery testing in coordination with Cloud ...

Office Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

This role blends executive support, front-of-house hospitality, and full ownership of HQ culture ... Belonging & Culture (inclusion-focused programming); Fun & Engagement (simulator time, cornhole ...

Office Manager

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

This role blends executive support, front-of-house hospitality, and full ownership of HQ culture ... Belonging & Culture (inclusion-focused programming); Fun & Engagement (simulator time, cornhole ...

This role blends executive support, front-of-house hospitality, and full ownership of HQ culture ... Belonging & Culture (inclusion-focused programming); Fun & Engagement (simulator time, cornhole ...

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Executive Game Developer information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive game developer?

To thrive as an Executive Game Developer, you need extensive experience in game design, project management, and a deep understanding of the gaming industry, often supported by a degree in computer science, game development, or a related field. Familiarity with game engines (such as Unity or Unreal Engine), project management tools, and production pipelines is typically required. Leadership, creative vision, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart by enabling them to guide teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for delivering innovative, high-quality games on time and within budget while steering the overall strategic direction of projects.

How does an executive game developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a game's development cycle?

An Executive Game Developer works closely with cross-functional teams such as design, engineering, art, marketing, and production to ensure alignment with the project's vision and goals. They often facilitate communication between departments, resolve conflicts, and make high-level decisions to keep the project on track. This role requires balancing creative direction with business objectives, coordinating milestone reviews, and providing strategic guidance to team leads. Collaboration is key, as they must inspire and motivate diverse teams while ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.

What is the difference between Executive Game Developer vs Game Producer?

AspectExecutive Game DeveloperGame Producer
Primary RoleOversees game development projects, manages technical teams, and ensures creative visionManages project timelines, budgets, and coordination among teams
Required SkillsGame design, programming, leadership, project managementProject management, communication, scheduling, resource allocation
Work EnvironmentGame studios, development teams, technical settingsStudio offices, project management environments
Industry UsageUsed in game development companies for technical leadershipCommon in game studios for project oversight

While both roles are vital in game development, the Executive Game Developer focuses on technical leadership and creative direction, whereas the Game Producer manages project logistics and team coordination. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the gaming industry.

What is an executive game developer?

Executive Game Developers are senior leaders in the video game industry who oversee the development and production of video games at a strategic level. They are responsible for setting the vision, managing large teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Executive Game Developers often collaborate with other departments such as marketing, finance, and design to ensure the game's success. Their role combines creative leadership with business management and industry expertise.
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Executive Partner - CIO/CTO Advisory - High Tech OR West/Central Region

Gartner

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Other

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

A Gartner Executive Partner (EP) is an indispensable advisor for every Information Technology and digital leader. Executive Technology Services is an exclusive, membership-based organization serving over 7,000 CIOs / CxOs and senior IT leaders across 87 countries. These members benefit from the convenience of a single source of knowledge and insight focused on CIO-level challenges, service delivery in their context, the shared knowledge of the world's largest community of CIOs and Technology Leaders, and the assurance of Gartner objectivity and independence. Gartner's Executive Partners act as coaches, content-providers and business advisors to Executive Programs members, and partner with colleagues across the organization to deliver service solutions utilizing Gartner products and services.

What you'll do:

  • Manage a portfolio of 25+ member consisting of digital/technology leaders from large commercial and high-tech organizations with revenue size 1B-10B
  • Get a deep understanding of the members' priorities and challenges. Help members find solutions and execute on their strategy by leveraging your own experience, Gartner's capabilities, and the trends across our client base.
  • Challenge the member with new ideas and innovative approaches and provide an outside "fresh eyes" perspective on their decisions and direction.
  • Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing the member's top Priorities and developing a customized service plan.
  • Conduct briefings, strategy sessions and workshops both virtual and onsite, as well as research analyst visits, roundtables, and webinars.
  • Build a strong partnership with Gartner's Sales organization and collaborate with them to ensure strong member engagement and renewal of ExP business.
  • Present or facilitate at local ExP events

Who You Are:

  • Our most successful Executive Partners have the ability to adopt best practices, follow established processes, and embrace feedback with a mindset of continuous improvement. Gartner Executive Partners have natural curiosity and share their knowledge and expertise with Executive Programs members. They understand the members' critical priorities and build trust by delivering value and leveraging key internal partnerships to drive results.
  • Consulting and/or CxO/CIO roles with 15+ years of progressive technology exposure (AI, BI, ML, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Cloud, etc.)
  • The ideal candidate(s) should be able to demonstrate exposure to large E2E transformative initiatives having led/co-led large critical programs
  • Extensive knowledge of a digital/technology leaders focus areas and an in-depth understanding of the IT industry (including leadership, IT operations management, IT and Business strategy, technology trends, performance metrics, KPI's etc.) and priorities such as the challenges of "today's" digital/technology leaders and how Gartner ExP can make the difference as an advisory organization.
  • Experience with key business concepts such as revenue enablement & generation, market improvement, risk reduction, and launching a P&L and adding to the top line / substantial P&L responsibility.
  • Project to Product experience where new revenue streams were created.
  • Experience with Agile / DevOps / Emerging Technologies
  • Advanced critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
  • High tolerance and an advanced ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations
  • Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills
  • Superior verbal, written, facilitation and presentation skills (Executive Presence)
  • Demonstrable sales and/or business development experience with CXO level executives
  • Expert skills at managing multiple priorities
  • Committed to making others successful
  • Naturally Collaborative
  • Active listening skills
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and to be provocative in a professional and engaging manner.
  • Preferred Industry experience: High Tech, Software, Semi- Conductor, Telecoms, Gaming, Retail, CPG or Manufacturing
  • Preferred Location: West or Central Region
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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you'll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You'll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It's an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that's reshaping the way we operate. If you're passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that's guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 160,000 USD - 194,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.


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