Games development manager
Also known as: gaming development director, games development director, gaming project and product development manager, games project and product development manager, gambling development director, gaming project and product development director
About this occupation
Games development managers supervise and coordinate the creation, development, distribution, and selling of games. They communicate with manufacturers to ensure the production of games.
A specialisation of product development manager.
Essential skills and knowledge
- align efforts towards business development
- manage gaming facilities
- manage gambling hospitality
- responsible gambling
- lead a team
- ensure compliance with policies
- alter management
- manage gambling game
- train employees
- follow ethical code of conduct of gambling
- manage gambling finances
- monitor customer service
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Managers, All Other (O*NET 11-9199.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$141,900 a year (2025), 622,190 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.