Vice President of Production

Summary

Join Xsolla as the Vice President of Production and lead the scaling of production across its game development studios. This senior leadership role demands a proactive, organized, and visionary production expert to oversee multiple cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality game delivery. You will build and refine scalable processes, manage resource planning, and align studios with Xsolla's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep production expertise, an eye for operational excellence, and a passion for empowering development teams. Success in this role requires building strong partnerships, driving production at scale, and thriving at the intersection of creative and operational leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of game production experience, with 5+ in executive or senior leadership roles
• Proven track record of managing multiple full-cycle game development projects across genres and platforms
• Deep understanding of production methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid)
• Experience working with and managing external/remote development teams and co-development partners
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, operational, and organizational acumen
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance creative ambition with technical and financial constraints
• $170,000 - $260,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of current production pipelines and studio partnerships
• Establish baseline KPIs for delivery timelines, quality, and team performance
• Develop a strategic roadmap to scale production capabilities across all studios
• Implement operational best practices and tools to streamline production across multiple titles
• Deliver consistent, on-time, and on-budget releases in collaboration with studio heads and executive leadership
• Improve production visibility and forecasting accuracy by 30%+ through data-driven reporting and planning systems
• Oversee the day-to-day production of multiple game development studios, internal and external
• Align teams to company objectives, ensuring creative vision is matched by effective execution
• Build and mentor a high-performance production team; establish training, standards, and leadership development
• Partner with Product, Creative, Marketing, and BizDev to ensure cross-functional alignment and timely deliverables
• Identify production risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Drive accountability, agility, and clarity in game development workflows
• Champion a player-first mindset and a culture of excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in live service (GaaS) and free-to-play game development, preferred
• Familiarity with international markets and localization workflows, preferred
• Knowledge of tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, or proprietary production tracking systems, preferred
• Passion for gaming and deep familiarity with current industry trends and technologies, preferred

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• A personalized career roadmap for each employee
• Professional development through training and educational opportunities