Senior Producer

Virtuos Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtuos in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Producer to lead large internal teams across software engineers, artists, and designers within our game development projects. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage risk, and drive production milestones while maintaining collaboration with cross-functional partners and clients.

A strong background in game production and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Producer in the video game industry.
• Experience in managing large internal teams including Software Engineers, Artists, Designers, Audio Specialists, Senior Project Managers, Associate Producers.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to drive multiple functions through development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multicultural teams.
• Deep knowledge of game development processes and production pipelines.
• Analytical mindset with ability to track progress, risks and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic leadership & planning for production teams and milestones.
• Oversee daily production tasks, sprint planning, scope maintenance, and localization processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication and client engagement, including status updates and reviews.
• Mentor and coordinate producers, support onboarding, and foster a positive team culture.
• Identify scope changes, opportunities, and ensure delivery quality across projects.
• Make informed day-to-day production decisions and escalate blockers when needed.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

Virtuosi is a team of experts - people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win - together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Setup and maintain schedules for stand-ups, sprint plans, and milestone (mid-term & long term)
• Translate high-level directives into clear day-to-day tasks, ensuring alignment with project priorities and scope.
• Support risk identification and mitigation strategies across the production pipeline to ensure consistent project delivery.

2. Operational Excellence

• Manage the execution of daily production tasks, including scope maintenance (Master Features/Content Lists), sprint planning, backlog grooming, localization process, and milestone tracking.
• Ensure project tasks are progressing according to schedule and assist in re-scoping when delivery risks are identified.
• Use project management tools to track progress, dependencies, and task ownership.
• Champion consistent and structured workflows, promoting adherence to established pipelines and processes.

3. Cross-Functional Communication & Client Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between cross-functional teams to gather updates, resolve blockers, and communicate progress.
• Review the preparation of project reports, meeting decks, and milestone reviews for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with team leads from all disciplines to ensure clarity in expectations and priorities.
• Support client interactions in coordination with the Lead Producer, including status calls, delivery reviews, and feedback tracking.

4. Team Development & Morale

• Provide mentorship and daily coordination to associate producers and producers, promoting knowledge sharing and accountability.
• Support onboarding of new team members by ensuring access to necessary documentation, tools, and training.
• Help foster a positive team culture by promoting transparency, teamwork, and timely recognition of team efforts.
• Participate in post-mortems and retrospectives to gather and share learning for continuous improvement.

5. Business Growth & Quality Ownership

• Take ownership of assigned project segments or verticals, ensuring deliverables meet expectations for scope, timing, and quality.
• Monitor and verify quality standards across deliverables in partnership with QA and team leads from all disciplines.
• Assist in identifying scope changes or additional opportunities within ongoing projects and flag them to production leadership.
• Uphold internal expectations for efficiency, consistency, and delivery quality across all assigned work.
• Demonstrates a solid grasp of the gaming market and emerging trends; can identify key target audiences and apply market knowledge to support project goals.

6. Decision-Making & Influence

• Make informed decisions related to day-to-day production planning, task management, and scope clarity within assigned areas.
• Escalate critical blockers or scope issues promptly to the Lead Producer or Associate Production Director.
• Constantly building stakeholder trust through clear communication, reliability, and consistent follow-through.
• Contribute ideas for improving team coordination, sprint velocity, and production tools/processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a minimum of 7 years' experience as a Producer, managing large internal teams within the video game industry (Software Engineers, Artists, Designers, Audio Specialists, Senior Project Managers, Associate Producers etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Video Games and an understanding of how game software is made
• Mature personality, able to manage relationships at a senior level and appreciate multicultural working environments
• Creative, pragmatic and able to find the best solutions to overcome obstacles and ensure project development
• Strong leadership skills, able to drive various functions through the whole development process
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to deliver quality projects within tight deadlines
• Strong project management capability
• In-depth knowledge and passion for video games
• Highly motivated and enterprising
• Expert in Microsoft Excel or Equivalent