Inclusive Game Development Manager, External Games

Netflix is revolutionizing entertainment. We connect people with movies and television globally by delivering outstanding content and technological innovation. 

This is your chance to be at the forefront of Netflix's new video game offering. We will bring these new experiences to market through the world's leading streaming entertainment app with 231 million paid memberships in over 190 countries who are already enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages.

Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and now they can download and play mobile games anytime, anywhere with a collection of Netflix curated and produced Games. 

Netflix is looking for an experienced Diversity and Inclusion Lead to join the External Games team. This role will report into the Production Director and lead the formation and execution of our game's D&I strategy across the External Games portfolio, including plans for inclusive and accessible games. This role interacts with External games leadership, Producers, Business Development, Product Manager and Creative Leads across External Games, as well as cross-functional partners, to create rigor around Game Design and development to ensure we are focused on Accessibility, Inclusion and Diversity. Additionally, the Diversity and Inclusion Lead will drive change within the industry and identify opportunities for Netflix games to support and amplify underrepresented developers and voices. 

The candidate will have a proven track record of building a strong D&I strategy for games with the ability to execute, whilst supporting external development teams to deliver must-play games. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a shared D&I strategic vision for External games including best practices, programs, goals and budget
• Inspire the External Games team to integrate the D&I strategic vision as an integral part of our game sourcing, development and design framework so that the vision comes to life. 
• Partner with the External Games team to ensure diversity is an integral part of our  game sourcing, development and design frameworks
• Work with game teams to support their inclusive design needs
• Work with the Production Director and VP, External Games to create a clear Games industry impact strategy to define how we can best serve the industry as well as support and amplify underrepresented talent. This includes partnering with organizations such as WINGs, BVIG, IDGA and more. 
• Oversee daily operations of all programs related to the initiative, applying structured methodology to lead change management activities
• Manage a small team of Project Managers and Producer with a focus on accessibility 

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in game diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Experience in Game Development environments across mobile and PC
• Experience and knowledge in Inclusive Game Development, specifically implementing high-level strategy into successful programs that drive change
• Experience planning and leading programs from a game production perspective that will help drive change in our games portfolio 
• Experience leading through influence and inspiration, with the ability to cultivate relationships to promote results
• Understanding of the landscape and new inclusion, accessibility and representation developments in new media, tech, and the entertainment industry
• An uncanny knack for arriving at solutions through unconventional methods and developing a plan to put them into action
• Passionate about playing and creating games

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $300,000-350,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.  Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

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