Producer

The Producer leads cross-discipline teams on game development projects and acts as the central point of contact between clients, studio leadership, the project team, and all stakeholders. This role ensures development is coordinated so projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and meet or exceed quality expectations. The Producer executes a variety of tasks and key management objectives related to the development of assigned software products, from concept, to release and/or live operations. Key ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day

• Act as primary point-of-contact for customer stakeholder(s)
• Identify and manage against project success goals 
• Collaborate with studio leadership and finance to align strategic goals and tactical measures
• Procure project-related Software and equipment 
• Own outsourcing contract planning, negotiation, and management     
• Own the estimation, budgeting, planning, prioritization, and scheduling of tasks related to the development of software projects, from concept to release and live operations
• Track resource allocation, expenditures, project schedules and corresponding budgets against contractual commitments
• Project financial tracking and reporting  
• Identify critical path risks and issues, then develop and implement mitigation plans as necessary 
• Identify, drive implementation, and improve project development pipeline and workflow
• Provide regular project status and financial reports, communicate progress and risk to studio leadership
• Provide clear project vision, goals, and objectives to project team and stakeholders
• Facilitate communication and coordination for internal and external project resources to eliminate roadblocks and ensure successful SOW completion
• Work with your project team and QA to manage bug assignment, priority-setting, and progress towards resolution
• Complete regular project retrospectives/post mortems
• Provide project demos and interviews as needed 
• Effectively contribute to department processes and best practices

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMust-Haves:

• Previous experience with video game development, including at least two shipped titles, with at least one of those from inception to launch
• Proactive mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Exceptional project management practices and software expertise
• Ability to provide critical feedback on projects against goals and strategies
• Ability to resolve conflicts both on the team and between the team and other stakeholders
• Growth mindset/learns from mistakes
• Curiosity about customer needs, the gaming industry as a whole, and other PW projects
• Ability to maintain composure and poise in a stressful, fast-paced, ever-changing dev environment
• Capable of working with and managing a team in a hybrid (mixture of on-site and off-site) work environment
• Takes on responsibility
• Deep understanding of the development process in all discipline areas
• Financial and business acumen
• Motivated by careful, objective, & detail-oriented work
• Ability to motivate a team to perform at a high level
• Adept use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, and Confluence, including generating reports and charts

Nice-to-Haves:

• Strong interest in the industry and a desire to create high-quality interactive experiences with an eye toward a successful product launch
• Experience with Live Operations in a Production role
• PMI PMP Certification

Education & Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in a software development Producer and/or Project Manager role
• Education: Certificate of completion of Game Development (e.g. LCC, Full Sail) or any University degree

BenefitsFlexible Working Environment Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter how they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid. Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 20 Paid Company Holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Club Discounts
• Sports Team Sponsorship
• Annual Company Events
• Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone! Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Demographic Report. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications. Apply To This Job