Remote Producer

Summary

Join Jam City as a mobile games Producer to facilitate a cross-functional team to successfully launch the next hit Disney/Pixar game. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and open mind - consistently providing an objective perspective on team velocity & risks to the project.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation*
• Employer Paid Benefits*
• Additional Flex Healthcare Spending *
• Parental leave and Kin care*
• RRSP Matching*