Producer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Lead teams from various disciplines across one or multiple software projects.

• Serve as the primary liaison among clients, studio leadership, project teams, and stakeholders.

• Manage estimation, budgeting, planning, prioritization, and scheduling from initial concept to release and ongoing operations.

• Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Identify and address critical-path risks and issues, implementing necessary mitigation strategies.

• Enhance and streamline the project development pipeline and workflow.

• Communicate project vision, goals, and objectives to teams and stakeholders effectively.

• Facilitate coordination and communication between internal and external resources.

• Utilize analytics, ROI-driven recommendations, contract reviews, and cost analysis.

• Collaborate with project teams and QA to oversee bug assignment, prioritization, and resolution progress.

• Provide status updates and communicate project progress and risks to studio leadership.

• Conduct project retrospectives and post-mortems.

• Document, advocate for, refine, and improve departmental processes.

• Mentor and train Producers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Producer and/or Project Manager role within software development.

• Prior experience in video game development, having completed five development cycles (Pre-production, Production, Post Production, Live support) and launched at least three titles.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong expertise in project management practices and software tools.

• Capability to provide constructive feedback aligned with project goals and strategies.

• Proficient in resolving conflicts within the team and between the team and clients.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment.

• Experience managing a team in a hybrid work setting.

• Extensive knowledge of the development process across all discipline areas.

• Financial and business acumen.

• Capacity to motivate large teams or multiple teams effectively.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, and Confluence, including the ability to create reports and charts.

• Professional experience with Unity, Unreal, or other game engines.

• Strong passion for the gaming industry and high-quality interactive experiences.

• PMI PMP Certification is a plus.

• Completion of a Game Development certificate or any University degree, or equivalent practical experience is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401K plan with employer matching.

• Company-paid Life Insurance Policy.

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• 18-20 Paid Company Holidays.

• Relocation assistance.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Discounts for Fitness Clubs.

• Sponsorship of Sports Teams.

• Annual Company Events.

• Project Wrap Parties.

• Flexible work location options: remote, in-office, or hybrid.