Lead Producer

Summary

Join PeopleFun, an award-winning mobile game creator, as their Lead Producer! In this role, you will drive execution and delivery across a top-performing game team, reporting to the Executive Producer. You will lead planning and process across various disciplines, ensuring alignment and on-track delivery of world-class mobile game experiences. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, data-informed environment and is passionate about empowering teams. You will be responsible for setting the team's rhythm, driving clarity, removing obstacles, and fostering creative development. This position requires extensive experience in mobile game production and a deep understanding of game development processes. PeopleFun offers a competitive compensation package and a variety of benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production experience in mobile games or related interactive media, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead production role
• Proven track record of shipping successful features or live operations in F2P mobile games
• Deep understanding of game development processes, pipelines, and cross-functional team dynamics
• Experience running Agile or hybrid Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders
• Comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and similar production tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a talent for turning ambiguity into clarity
• Ability to balance creativity, quality, and business needs under tight deadlines
• Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and telemetry to inform decision-making
• A collaborative spirit and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude
• Passion for mobile games and a strong interest in the evolving landscape of casual F2P

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of game features and live ops events from concept through release and beyond
• Partner with the Executive Producer to define team goals, prioritize backlogs, and create delivery plans that balance scope, quality, and timelines
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across design, engineering, art, QA, analytics, and UA to ensure smooth and timely execution
• Champion transparency and clarity through clear communication, documentation, and meeting facilitation
• Own and evolve production processes to optimize for velocity, visibility, and team morale
• Monitor progress against goals, track risks, and proactively develop mitigation plans
• Drive the sprint process, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure strong alignment between player needs, business goals, and team capacity
• Identify and unblock dependencies and bottlenecks, ensuring seamless integration across features and teams
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to associate producers or project coordinators
• Advocate for sustainable development practices and maintain a healthy team culture
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear updates and expectations for leadership and cross-team dependencies
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for the game

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with casual puzzle and/or word games
• Experience leading live ops content pipelines or seasonal event cadences
• Familiarity with Unity and mobile game dev pipelines
• Experience working in remote or distributed teams
• Experience collaborating with external partners or vendors

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401K Match Policy
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Wellness Stipend
• Free Lunch each Friday
• Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
• Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases