Game Producer - Mid level 24-00278 Job at QDStaff in Reno

Join a dynamic game studio specializing in the creation of innovative online slot games as a Producer/Project Manager in Reno NV building industry leading iGames. The studio has a highly talented team with no bureaucracy dedicated to crafting thrilling and engaging gaming experiences for players worldwide.

This role requires a passion for organization and will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of world-class gaming experiences, ensuring they are delivered on time and in full. This role serves a cross-functional team of designers, developers, artists, and mathematicians, to ensure timely delivery of each game in fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution: Create detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones from concept to final release to ensure that game development projects are completed on time and in full.
• Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Lead and manage a cross-functional team, including designers, developers, artists, and mathematicians, ensuring flawless project execution from concept to release.
• Agile & Scrum Methodologies: Execute and facilitate Agile workflows, including managing sprints, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, scrum board administration, and retrospectives to keep projects on track and process improvement continuous.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, remove impediments, and ensure timely resolution to avoid delays or issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of communication for project status updates, ensuring alignment with senior management and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field and/or specialized certification (PMP, CSM, etc..) is preferred.
• 2-5 years of project management experience in a technical industry, with a strong preference for game development experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members at all levels.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members in agile and scrum principles, continuous improvement, and team issue resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating with individuals from a variety of disciplines.
• The ability to work both independently and with a dynamic team.
• Proven experience implementing Agile and Scrum workflows, including the use of Microsoft Azure Dev Ops or similar workflow tracking software.
• Basic understanding of the game development process, including design, programming, art, and QA.
• Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• High attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of a project are thoroughly considered and addressed.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours to coordinate with teams across different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum) is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental, short term disability and life insurance
• Annual bonus program
• 401(k)

Location:

• The role is based in Reno NV
• It is in-office with flexibility
• Relocation expenses are paid

About the Company:

This nine year old studio transitioned from land-based gaming in 2021 and is already publishing original online mobile games to 41 countries. Their games are sold-out for global distribution for years to come.