Video Game Producer

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote work

Health and wellbeing benefits

Opportunities for growth

Diverse game titles

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Video Game Producer to join their remote-first team near Port Elizabeth. You will drive key development projects from concept to release, coordinating schedules, budgets and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality titles.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, strong communication, and solid project management skills, with experience in Agile/Scrum and tools like Jira, Asana or Trello.

Qualifications

• Proven producer or senior PM experience in games.
• Strong knowledge of game development processes and Agile/Scrum.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Jira, Asana or Trello.
• Exceptional remote communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production of game projects across lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (art, design, programming, QA).
• Identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks.
• Define milestones, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Report progress and metrics to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Agile/Scrum knowledge

Remote collaboration

Excellent communication

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organized Video Game Producer to join their remote-first team, based conceptually near Port Elizabeth . You will be the driving force behind key game development projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to release. This role demands exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be pivotal in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and fostering a collaborative environment that empowers developers to do their best work, all while working remotely and contributing to the strategic direction of exciting new titles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production of game projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among development teams (art, design, programming, QA).
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks.
• Define and maintain project milestones, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Report on project status, progress, and key metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Game Producer or Senior Project Manager in the games industry.
• Strong understanding of game development processes and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for a remote-first team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on innovative and diverse game titles.
• A culture that prioritizes work-life balance and professional growth.