Lead Producer

FS Studio; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Lead Producer to spearhead the execution of mobile game development. This role is pivotal in aligning cross-functional teams and ensuring the delivery of top-tier gaming experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging data to inform decisions and enhance team performance. You'll champion transparency and clarity, advocate for sustainable practices, and mentor junior producers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the mobile gaming sector, driving innovation and creativity while collaborating with talented professionals across various disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production experience in mobile games or interactive media.
• Proven track record of shipping successful features in F2P mobile games.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and execution of game features and live ops events.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor progress against goals and track risks proactively.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making

Collaboration

Education

5+ years of production experience

Experience in mobile games or related media

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We’re looking for a talented and highly organized Lead Producer to drive execution and delivery across one of our clients top-performing game teams. This role reports to the Executive Producer and plays a central part in keeping our teams aligned, on track, and focused on delivering world-class mobile game experiences. You’ll lead planning and process across disciplines—working closely with Design, Engineering, Product, Art, QA, and UA to turn ideas into reality.

We’re seeking a production leader who thrives in a fast-paced, data-informed live ops environment and is passionate about enabling teams to do their best work. You’ll help set the rhythm for the team, drive clarity through structure, and remove obstacles so creative development can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of game features and live ops events from concept through release and beyond.
• Partner with the Executive Producer to define team goals, prioritize backlogs, and create delivery plans that balance scope, quality, and timelines.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across design, engineering, art, QA, analytics, and UA to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Champion transparency and clarity through clear communication, documentation, and meeting facilitation.
• Own and evolve production processes to optimize for velocity, visibility, and team morale.
• Monitor progress against goals, track risks, and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Drive the sprint process, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure strong alignment between player needs, business goals, and team capacity.
• Identify and unblock dependencies and bottlenecks, ensuring seamless integration across features and teams.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to associate producers or project coordinators.
• Advocate for sustainable development practices and maintain a healthy team culture.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear updates and expectations for leadership and cross-team dependencies.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for the game.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of production experience in mobile games or related interactive media, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead production role.
• Proven track record of shipping successful features or live operations in F2P mobile games.
• Deep understanding of game development processes, pipelines, and cross-functional team dynamics.
• Experience running Agile or hybrid Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and similar production tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a talent for turning ambiguity into clarity.
• Ability to balance creativity, quality, and business needs under tight deadlines.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and telemetry to inform decision-making.
• A collaborative spirit and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Passion for mobile games and a strong interest in the evolving landscape of casual F2P.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with casual puzzle and/or word games
• Experience leading live ops content pipelines or seasonal event cadences
• Familiarity with Unity and mobile game dev pipelines
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams
• Experience collaborating with external partners or vendors