Senior Game Producer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Híbrido; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Bonuses

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Game Producer to lead an ambitious project. This fully remote role anchors the bridge between creative vision and production, guiding the game from concept through launch and beyond.

You will drive end-to-end development, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate across design, engineering, art, audio, and QA. A proven history of shipping titles and expert Agile practice are essential.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of experience in game production.
• 3+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven track record shipping multiple titles across platforms.
• Extensive experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee end-to-end development lifecycle of one or more game projects; ensure timely delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Facilitate communication between design, engineering, art, audio, and QA teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; implement solutions.
• Champion project vision; align with all stakeholders.
• Implement and refine agile development methodologies and best practices.
• Manage external partners and vendors as required.
• Track progress; provide regular status updates to senior management.
• Foster a positive, productive remote work environment.
• Ensure final product meets quality benchmarks and player expectations.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Jira

Asana

Trello

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Jira

Asana

Trello

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished international game development studio known for delivering high-quality, impactful gaming experiences, is seeking an accomplished Senior Game Producer to lead their next ambitious project. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while driving the development of cutting-edge interactive entertainment. You will be the lynchpin between creative vision and production execution, responsible for guiding the project from conception through to launch and beyond. We are looking for a seasoned leader with a demonstrated history of successfully managing complex game development cycles, fostering collaboration, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. If you excel at motivating teams, navigating challenges, and delivering exceptional results in a remote setting, this is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of gaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of one or more game projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between diverse teams, including design, engineering, art, audio, and QA.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively implementing solutions.
• Champion the project vision and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Implement and refine agile development methodologies and best practices.
• Manage external partners and vendors as required.
• Track project progress, provide regular status updates to senior management, and drive decision-making.
• Foster a positive, productive, and collaborative remote work environment.
• Ensure the final product meets or exceeds quality benchmarks and player expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in game production, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple titles across various platforms.
• Extensive experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of the entire game development pipeline and related disciplines.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
• Ability to manage complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities.
• Experience in managing remote teams and fostering effective distributed collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, and a performance-based bonus structure.
• Our client provides a home office stipend and supports ongoing professional development, including access to industry conferences and training.
• Join a passionate and innovative team dedicated to creating world-class entertainment.