Lead Game Producer – Party & Puzzle Games

Role Overview

• Lead major initiative titles and franchises, reporting to the Executive Producer.
• Single source of truth for project information.
• Proven track record as an excellent game producer with a focus on game readiness, quality, predictability, impact, and performance.
• 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.
• Be an excellent observer and proactive problem solver, maintaining an outstanding risk register and identifying 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, providing visibility into milestones and challenges, and ensuring optimal product information for market delivery.
• 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

• 13+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing and Development, 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.
• Consistently demonstrates great judgment in decision-making
• 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
• Ability to make cost-effective decisions without compromising quality.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and the ability to ensure high standards of quality in game production.
• Understanding of release management processes especially in relation to 1st party platforms.
• Experience in coordinating testing and taking on feedback to refine game features.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, player preferences, and competitive landscape.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of various game genres and platforms.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to iterate on processes and products.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and audiences.

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
• 35 days annually for paid time off