As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
- 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
- Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
- Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
- Yoga & Wellness Activities
- Happy Hours
- Company Events
- Dog Friendly
We are looking for a mobile games Senior Producer with a passion for Project Management to facilitate a cross-functional team to successfully launch the next hit Disney / Pixar game. The Producer will implement, maintain, and coach Project Management best practices to ensure an on-schedule delivery of a high-quality game.
Open to fully remote candidates ideally located in Montreal or in the Eastern time zone of the US willing to flex to PDT hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a cross-functional team in all project management rituals : scoping, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.Set up and maintain our JIRA Project to keep the team organized and on task. As needed, write complex queries using JQL.Hold the team accountable to their stated goals through regular check-ins.Accurately forecast project completion based on scope and velocity.Organize, support, and optimize the team; knocking down obstacles before the team encounters them.Create & maintain project tracking documentation to share with the team and stakeholders (burndown charts, burnup charts, team velocity changes, etc.).Objectively measure, review, and report project data to game leads and executivesEffectively communicate risks around assumptions vs. actuals and make educated recommendations for mitigating project risks including cost of change when plans changeBe a strong advocate for constant improvement across all vectors : team, processes, product, etc.Lead by example. Set the tone for the team to ensure high productivity and morale : engagement, enthusiasm, professionalism and a strong work ethic.QUALIFICATIONS
8 years of experience in a production role within the games industry orchestrating work for internal & external teams2+ years of experience developing free-to-play games with data-based decision-making and running games-as-a-service in live operations.At least one mobile game shippedFirm understanding of Agile, Waterfall and other project management best practices including : Costing / Estimating (T-shirt sizing, etc.), Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives.Experience measuring and tracking team progress against long-term goals. Basic understanding of Burnup and Burndown charts and excited to learn more.Superb time management skillsProficient at various production tools : Jira, Confluence, G-Suite, MS Office, Mac OS, etc.Demonstrated objective judgment under uncertain circumstances with maturity and confidence to effectively address critical issues.Collaborative nature with a strong ability to leadAble to manage difficult conversations and facilitate disagreementsAn open mind and an ability to adapt new ways of thinking and executingAble to embrace change and uncertainty and apply a creative approach to problem-solvingAbility to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” viewExceptional oral and written communications skillsNICE TO HAVE
Experience with or affinity for Disney, Pixar & Star WarsAppreciation for quality product and the user experienceCHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN :
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ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games.
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