We are looking for an experienced Director of Production to help strategize, implement, schedule, and maintain specific features on a new immersive, open-world sandbox life-simulation Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game. We want an individual who can own the production of multiple features while working with the Product Team on design and scope.

Responsibilities

• Drive the completion of project goals and facilitate communication, organization, and accountability across a multi-discipline development team
• Help implement production schedules for features at all stages: ideation, development, launch, and post-launch support
• Anticipate production issues and remove roadblocks or bottlenecks that may prevent developers from achieving their goals on time
• Collaborate closely with product, design, engineering, QA, and art teams to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Help make informed decisions in conjunction with leads on development priorities and resources
• Evaluate current team processes, identify weaknesses, and implement new/changed processes across disciplines to increase efficiency
• Communicate frequently with the production team as well as with team leadership regarding project status, risks, and opportunities
• Implement and share new ways of improving operational efficiency and increasing predictability

Requirements

• 8+ years of Production experience, ideally with MMOs, virtual worlds, and social simulations, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience working directly with engineers with the ability to understand, effectively communicate and drive technical features
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence others and write, speak, and present with impact
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, Jira specifically
• Experience running a live service
• Track record of shipping high-quality products

Pluses

• Experience running remote teams
• UGC and/or publishing platform experience
• Experience developing on PC and Consoles simultaneously

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• ADP Employee Discount Program
• Daily Lunch (in office only)
• Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)

$125,000/year to $180,000/year

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