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Producer

Jam City
Toronto
$65K-$120K a year (estimated)
Full-time

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to level up our talent for our talent team in Toronto. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS Unlimited Vacation*Employer Paid Benefits*Additional Flex Healthcare Spending*Parental leave and Kin care*RRSP Matching*Company Events such as movie night, trivia, game shows & more *Only applies to full-time positions.

We are looking for mobile games 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.

The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and open mind - consistently providing an objective perspective on team velocity & risks to the project.

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 executives
  • Effectively communicate risks around assumptions vs. actuals and make educated recommendations for mitigating project risks including cost of change when plans change
  • Be 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

  • 5+ years of experience in a production role within the games industry orchestrating work for internal & external teams
  • 2+ 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 shipped
  • Firm 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 skills
  • Proficient 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 lead
  • Able to manage difficult conversations and facilitate disagreements
  • An open mind and an ability to adapt new ways of thinking and executing
  • Able to embrace change and uncertainty and apply a creative approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to focus on details while maintaining the big picture view
  • Exceptional oral and written communications skills

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience with or affinity for Disney, Pixar & Star Wars
  • Appreciation for quality product and the user experience
  • 30+ days ago
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