Lean Operations Specialist Manager, Side
Office located in Kings Cross, London
Video game development services
Be an early applicant
Video game development services
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Kings Cross, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help studios bring their vision to life and make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible.
Role
Who you are
- Lean and Six Sigma
- Spend Analysis
- Operational Audits
- Supply Chain and vendor management
- Change Management
- KPI and Metrics
- Project management
- Tech, Gaming Services industry a plus
- Proven experience in Lean/Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred)
- Strong background in operational efficiency, process optimization, and cost reduction
- Hands-on approach with a track record of implementing real-world efficiency improvements
- Ability to work across departments, break silos, and drive change
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience in [industry-specific experience if needed] is a plus
What the job involves
- PTW is in need a Lean Operations Specialist or Manager to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and optimize workflows across our organization
- This is a hands-on role for an expert in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies who can get into the weeds, analyze inefficiencies, and implement cost-saving solutions
- They will work closely with leadership and teams to streamline processes, scrutinize spending, and ensure every resource is utilized effectively
- Conduct in-depth operational audits to identify inefficiencies and waste
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other efficiency frameworks to optimize workflows
- Analyze spending patterns, vendor contracts, and resource allocation to eliminate unnecessary costs
- Work hands-on with teams to redesign processes for maximum efficiency
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational improvements
- Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations and execution plans
- Train internal teams on best practices for maintaining efficiency and cost control
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Video game development is a complex process that requires teams of artists, programmers, testers, voice actors, and other specialists to allow the game to launch successfully. However, sourcing and hiring such specialists and coordinating teams can be a time-consuming task, particularly for cross-platform and multilingual games.
Side (previously PTW) provides cross-platform video game development services for publishers, focused on offering end-to-end services from art production and game development to localization and data collection. The company differentiates itself from similar agencies by focusing heavily on localization, ensuring that every game has been designed to meet QA for localized standards such as slang, culture, holidays, taboos, food, and more.
Whilst Side certainly faces competition from other video game development agencies and freelance service providers, its experience working on high-profile titles like Star Wars Outlaws, and Silent Hill 2 sets it apart. This impressive portfolio puts Side in a position for future success, as it has clearly demonstrated its ability to contribute to the development of major games that meet expectations of players around the globe.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Deborah Kirkham
(CEO)During their tenure, Side has expanded to over 3,500 employees, achieved double-digit profit growth, and consistently delivered year-over-year success.
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