Jeff Addonizio

About Jeff Addonizio

With over 15 years of program management and production experience, I specialize in bringing order to complex, high-stakes environments. My career is defined by bridging the gap between game development and enterprise-scale software pipelines. Driven by an unyielding passion for games and interactive storytelling, my core expertise lies in building predictable, sustainable development cycles that empower cross-functional teams to do their absolute best work.My foundation is in game development, where I served as a Video Producer partnering with core development disciplines to deliver the critical assets that fueled the historic launch of Destiny. Today, as a Principal Agile Program Manager, I bring that same creative energy and pipeline mastery to enterprise environments. I lead teams of Agile practitioners, navigate complex engineering integrations, and drive strategic delivery using advanced CI/CD, DevOps, and SAFe methodologies.My leadership philosophy is simple: build high-performing, self-organizing teams, systematically remove their impediments, and protect the creative process with sustainable Agile frameworks. I thrive in the space where intricate engineering pipelines meet world-class design. I am always open to connecting with fellow Agile leaders, game developers, and anyone passionate about shipping incredible products without burning out the teams that make them.

Experience

1. Principal Delivery Consultant (Principal Agile Program Manager Rte)

   FM

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Direct the program-level execution of highly technical enterprise initiatives, including complex GIS and remote assessment platforms, while managing a team of dedicated Scrum Masters. My primary focus is aligning cross-functional teams during quarterly planning, systematically removing workflow impediments, and optimizing production processes to ensure the predictable, incremental delivery of strategic OKRs.

Education

• University of Advancing Technology

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Game and Interactive Media Design

• University of Advancing Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Game Production and Management

Skills

• Computer Games
• Mmo
• Game Design
• Quality Assurance
• Maya
• Texturing
• Unreal Engine 3
• Management
• 3d
• Scripting
• Animation
• Leadership
• Editing
• Sound
• Creative Direction
• Team Leadership
• Video Games