Remote Game Producer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Remote work allowance

Home office setup support

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Game Producer to manage the development lifecycle of exciting new game projects. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality games on time and within budget, fostering a collaborative remote environment.

The role requires exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through all phases from concept to launch.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in game production or project management within the gaming industry.
• Proven track record shipping multiple game titles across platforms.
• Strong understanding of game development lifecycle and production methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end development for assigned game projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Facilitate communication among remote team members including designers, engineers, artists, and QA.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to keep projects on track.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
• Champion agile methodologies to optimize remote team performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote Game Producer to manage the development lifecycle of exciting new game projects. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality games on time and within budget, fostering a collaborative and productive remote environment. This role requires exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through all phases of development, from concept to launch. Join a forward-thinking studio that embraces remote work and is dedicated to creating innovative and engaging gaming experiences for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end development process for assigned game projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans using project management software.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote team members, including designers, engineers, artists, and QA testers.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges to keep projects on track.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, providing regular progress reports and updates to senior management.
• Champion agile methodologies and best practices to optimize team performance and workflow in a remote-first setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game production or project management within the gaming industry.
• Proven success in shipping multiple game titles across various platforms.
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and various production methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work allowance and home office setup support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A flexible and supportive work culture that prioritizes work-life balance.