Producer

Apex Systems; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Project Manager / Producer to manage production workflows for the Age of Empires franchise. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience in video game production, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for gaming culture. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks across teams, ensuring quality delivery, and communicating updates regularly. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in video game production or project management.
• Ability to proactively identify product needs and gaps.
• Passion for gaming and understanding of gaming culture.

Responsibilities

• Identify, track, and report on tasks and work items.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Communicate updates and statuses to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of gaming culture

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Teams

Office tools

Job description

Job ID: 3015161

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Position

Project Manager / Producer

The team is focused on delivering the continued legacy of the Age of Empires franchise. This role involves partnering with the Executive Producer to manage day-to-day production and workflow for various projects within the studio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, capable of tracking and communicating complex work items across multiple projects and disciplines, and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment while delivering exceptional gaming experiences. In this role, the position serves as a key contributor between internal and external teams across a wide variety of functions and subject matter expertise, with direct influence and responsibility for the quality and outcomes of feature development, product publishing efforts, and strategic partnerships.

Base Pay Range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, communicate, track, and report on individual tasks and work items
• Coordinate across teams to deliver quality on time for features, content, events, testing, localization, product extensions, and user engagement
• Review and provide informed feedback on development schedules and roadmaps
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to remove blockers and ensure pathways to product development and go-to-market goals
• Communicate status and updates on critical work items to key stakeholders regularly
• Actively unblock workflows by utilizing existing solutions and/or implementing new tools or processes
• Provide flexible assistance for other Producers as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a video game Production or Project Management role focused on PC and/or Console games with at least 2 shipped titles credited as producer
• Ability to identify gaps and product needs proactively
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills for documenting plans and supporting team goals
• Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
• Continuous drive to learn and adapt to evolving environments and gaming trends
• Passion for and understanding of gaming and gaming culture
• Self-starter with flexibility to work varying hours based on project demands
• Experience working in distributed teams and supporting remote collaboration
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Teams, Office tools, and other project management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• First‑hand knowledge of the Age of Empires franchise
• Experience with Games‑as‑a‑Service and operating live products
• PC technical knowledge and PC gaming experience
• Scrum Certification as Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Familiarity with C#, C++, or other programming languages and basic engineering concepts
• Ability to provide additional perspective to improve overall franchise quality

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.