<div><span>We are looking for mobile games Senior 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 &amp; risks to the project.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Open to fully remote candidates ideally located in Montreal or in the Eastern time zone of the US willing to flex to PDT hours.</span></div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES </h3><ul><li>Lead a cross-functional team in all project management rituals: scoping, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.</li><li>Set up and maintain our JIRA Project to keep the team organized and on task. As needed, write complex queries using JQL.</li><li>Hold the team accountable to their stated goals through regular check-ins.</li><li>Accurately forecast project completion based on scope and velocity.</li><li>Organize, support, and optimize the team; knocking down obstacles before the team encounters them.</li><li>Create &amp; maintain project tracking documentation to share with the team and stakeholders (burndown charts, burnup charts, team velocity changes, etc.).</li><li>Objectively measure, review, and report project data to game leads and executives</li><li>Effectively communicate risks around assumptions vs. actuals and make educated recommendations for mitigating project risks including cost of change when plans change</li><li>Be a strong advocate for constant improvement across all vectors: team, processes, product, etc.</li><li>Lead by example. Set the tone for the team to ensure high productivity and morale: engagement, enthusiasm, professionalism and a strong work ethic.</li></ul><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><li>8 years of experience in a production role within the games industry orchestrating work for internal &amp; external teams</li><li>2+ years of experience developing free-to-play games with data-based decision-making and running games-as-a-service in live operations.</li><li>At least one mobile game shipped</li><li>Firm understanding of Agile, Waterfall and other project management best practices including: Costing/Estimating (T-shirt sizing, etc.), Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives.</li><li>Experience measuring and tracking team progress against long-term goals. Basic understanding of Burnup and Burndown charts and excited to learn more.</li><li>Superb time management skills</li><li>Proficient at various production tools: Jira, Confluence, G-Suite, MS Office, Mac OS, etc.</li><li>Demonstrated objective judgment under uncertain circumstances with maturity and confidence to effectively address critical issues.</li><li>Collaborative nature with a strong ability to lead</li><li>Able to manage difficult conversations and facilitate disagreements</li><li>An open mind and an ability to adapt new ways of thinking and executing</li><li>Able to embrace change and uncertainty and apply a creative approach to problem-solving</li><li>Ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view</li><li>Exceptional oral and written communications skills</li></ul><h3>NICE TO HAVE</h3><ul><li>Experience with or affinity for Disney, Pixar &amp; Star Wars</li><li>Appreciation for quality product and the user experience</li></ul>

Jam City

Senior Producer

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