Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

To organize unforgettable events that will ensure the entertainment of participants and facilitate the completion of business objectives, we are looking for our next Local IT Events Manager (EMEA). In close collaboration with Global Publishing, the International HQ and International Events teams, your team is in charge of IT & capture aspect of +50 external events a year, from setting up networks, PC’s & AV (game/player capture) equipment to evaluating success afterwards.

As such, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage your direct report, including but not limited to OKR’s & Performance reviews;
• Plan, track and manage the setup of each event (documentation, resources, timelines, shipping, responsibilities, etc.) ensuring the liaison between Events and IT teams;
• Contribute to track quality metrics of the event, assessment after event with improvement points, working on the prioritization of the event strategy globally;
• Ensure the teams are adequately provided with event support, and that the said events are completed smoothly;
• Collaborate with internal teams as well as with agencies to ensure the IT requirements are filled for the event;
• Work with Production Studios to obtain and test in-dev game build capture;
• Setup and install the capture equipment and IT equipment up to the OS Layer;
• Provide training and help to the teams on proper event procedures, and work with IT vendors and partners to seek ways to improve our processes;
• Manage inventory and maintain the capture process (game, audio, team chat…) and desktop and laptop imaging process;
• Collaborate on the development of Global Standards and oversee implementation throughout the region;
• Contribute to the development & implementation of Infrastructure and Operations systems & processes.
• Contribute to the creation and ongoing review of departmental reference documents on our Confluence space.

Experience and skills

• You have a solid experience in a related position as an IT Technician (networking, hardware, software)…
• You have already managed a team and are customer-service oriented;
• You have proven to be able to manage large scale projects;
• You are recognized for your organizational and communication skills;
• You have the ability to break the bridge between technical and non-technical teams through vulgarizing and good communication skills;
• Ideally, you have experience in audiovisual and event production;
• You are fluent in French.

Ubisoft's perks 

💰 Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
📍 Our brand new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building. Ability to work remotely.

Recruitment process

[30 minutes] : phone call with a Recruiter

[60 minutes] : visio interview with a the manager of the role

[60 minutes] : final visio interview with the Local IT Director, the IT Regional Manager and the San Francisco Local IT Manager

Additional Information

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.