Lead major initiative titles and franchises, reporting to the Studio Director
Serve as the primary point of contact for game development teams, collaborating on project and milestone schedules, submission planning, risks, dependency and overall development plans
Develop and drive full lifecycle project roadmaps, schedules, and quality standards, ensuring alignment with broader portfolio and quality goals
Expertly assess milestones, reviewing and evaluating game builds across design, creative, development, and production progress
Collaborate with our operations teams to own partnerships with cross-functional teams, excelling in relationship management and delivery
Maintain an outstanding risk register and identify risks early to remove roadblocks and potential bottlenecks
Seek efficiencies in workstreams, actively working to help drive out inefficiencies
Inspire and empower development teams, guiding them through continuous improvement and sharing learnings with the studio
Serve as an internal title champion/evangelist, crafting and presenting product updates to various audiences
Work cross-functionally to create a healthy team culture that is communicative, transparent, motivated, committed, and focused on realistic goals
Demonstrate a strong understanding of portfolio objectives and the ability to align project efforts with strategic goals.
Requirements
Experience in Video Game Production, shipping multiple products from ideation to live operation on various platforms
Strong understanding of game development processes, including design, programming, art, and audio
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
Experience in presenting to and communicating effectively with stakeholders and partners at all levels
Strong analytical skills to assess project progress and identify areas for improvement
Creative problem-solving abilities to proactively mitigate obstacles in game development
Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project goals
influencing without authority
Experience in building and maintaining a positive and productive team environment
Able to build and maintain excellent cross-functional partnerships and workstreams
Experience in managing project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting and a strong understanding of level of realistic project scope
Experience in coordinating testing and taking on feedback to refine game features
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits
Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off