Senior Producer

Jobs for Humanity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Producer, where you will manage project teams and ensure the successful delivery of games. You will lead diverse teams, advocate for projects, and create an environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Your extensive experience in game development will be crucial in navigating challenges and achieving quality and business targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of project management experience in game development.
• Have shipped at least one AAA game as a Lead Producer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project teams to deliver world-class games.
• Define, present, and follow up on the development strategy for the game.
• Establish team structure and support project team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Adaptability

Job description

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On Being a Senior Producer At Ubisoft Toronto

As a Senior Producer, you will have a significant impact on the success of our games. Your objective is to manage and oversee the project team and deliver world-class games while achieving quality, schedule, and business targets.

We are looking for a highly organized and systematic leader with excellent communication and people management skills.

As a leader and manager, you know how to bring out the strengths of your team and develop an environment where your team thrives. You mentor and coach team members, and you help assign tasks and priorities. You empower your team with access to the right tools and resources to be productive and successful.

You have an intricate and detailed understanding of the game development process combined with deep knowledge about game business models with a player-centric approach. You always approach a challenge with an ROI-driven mindset, and you leverage data and your own experience to make smart, strategic decisions. You know how to lead both mature and early-stage projects, and you have a strong understanding of the Ubisoft development process.

You are resilient and adapt well to fast-paced, quickly changing situations. You are a master at resolving conflicting priorities. You thrive in the unknown, and you see challenges as learning opportunities. You believe passionately that diverse teams are more creative and innovative teams, and you are committed to lead what’s next in games.

The daily life of a Senior Producer at Ubisoft Toronto:

Production Management

• Define, present and follow up on the development strategy for the game;
• Define the scope and deliverables of the project;
• Manage the budgets for the project;
• Build an inter-project network and organize the work plan;
• Manage risks and approve contingency plans;
• Follow up on projects and communicate status to executives;
• Meet with external collaborators.

Market

• Work with the Brand/Product Director to define the game’s market positioning;
• Ensure alignment on all deliverables to support the marketing plans throughout production and into launch.

Content

• Create an environment that fosters and encourages team members to bring the best ideas forward for the project;
• Ensure that the creative direction meets the quality standards for the game and target market;
• Collaborate with technical teams on technology choices supporting the game vision and development (tools and engine);
• Ensure teams optimize technology and share best practices;
• Ensure the game meets quality standards.

Team Management

• Establish the team structure and support the project team;
• Help define talent needs and recruit the best candidates;
• Collaborate with leads and managers to ensure team engagement and efficiency;
• Support and develop team members' careers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of project management experience in a game development environment;
• Have shipped at least one AAA game as a Lead Producer;
• Proven ability to deliver large, complex projects within quality, budget, and team constraints;
• Inclusive, influential, and inspiring leadership style capable of rallying diverse teams;
• Experience advocating for projects with stakeholders across business, publishing, and media;
• Ability to articulate a clear long-term vision and establish milestones to realize it.

Application

• Send your CV highlighting your background, skills, and shipped games.

We support diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and providing accommodations upon request. Read our Code of Conduct before applying. Join us and help create the future of gaming!