Producer

The Producer leads cross-discipline teams on game development projects and acts as the central point of contact between clients, studio leadership, the project team, and all stakeholders. This role ensures development is coordinated so projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and meet or exceed quality expectations. The Producer executes a variety of tasks and key management objectives related to the development of assigned software products, from concept, to release and/or live operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-DayAct as primary point-of-contact for customer stakeholder(s)Identify and manage against project success goalsCollaborate with studio leadership and finance to align strategic goals and tactical measuresProcure project-related Software and equipmentOwn outsourcing contract planning, negotiation, and management Own the estimation, budgeting, planning, prioritization, and scheduling of tasks related to the development of software projects, from concept to release and live operationsTrack resource allocation, expenditures, project schedules and corresponding budgets against contractual commitmentsProject financial tracking and reporting Identify critical path risks and issues, then develop and implement mitigation plans as necessaryIdentify, drive implementation, and improve project development pipeline and workflowProvide regular project status and financial reports, communicate progress and risk to studio leadershipProvide clear project vision, goals, and objectives to project team and stakeholdersFacilitate communication and coordination for internal and external project resources to eliminate roadblocks and ensure successful SOW completionWork with your project team and QA to manage bug assignment, priority-setting, and progress towards resolutionComplete regular project retrospectives/post mortemsProvide project demos and interviews as neededEffectively contribute to department processes and best practicesSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMust-Haves:Previous experience with video game development, including at least two shipped titles, with at least one of those from inception to launchProactive mindsetStrong written and verbal communication skillsExceptional project management practices and software expertiseAbility to provide critical feedback on projects against goals and strategiesAbility to resolve conflicts both on the team and between the team and other stakeholdersGrowth mindset/learns from mistakesCuriosity about customer needs, the gaming industry as a whole, and other PW projectsAbility to maintain composure and poise in a stressful, fast-paced, ever-changing dev environmentCapable of working with and managing a team in a hybrid (mixture of on-site and off-site) work environmentTakes on responsibilityDeep understanding of the development process in all discipline areasFinancial and business acumenMotivated by careful, objective, & detail-oriented workAbility to motivate a team to perform at a high levelAdept use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, and Confluence, including generating reports and chartsNice-to-Haves:Strong interest in the industry and a desire to create high-quality interactive experiences with an eye toward a successful product launchExperience with Live Operations in a Production rolePMI PMP CertificationEducation & Experience:At least 3 years of experience in a software development Producer and/or Project Manager roleEducation: Certificate of completion of Game Development (e.g. LCC, Full Sail) or any University degreeBenefitsFlexible Working EnvironmentAlmost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter how they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision401K with employer matchEmployer Paid Life Insurance PolicyGenerous Paid Time Off20 Paid Company HolidaysRelocation AssistancePaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramFitness Club DiscountsSports Team SponsorshipAnnual Company EventsProject Wrap PartiesA Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Demographic Report.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don t believe you meet every one of the qualifications.