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Love the process of making great games? have a lot of experience doing it? do you like to help guide others through the process from concept to launch and beyond? we are seeking a passionate, motivated, expert executive producer to help us manage our live games and launch new ones.
This role will be responsible for helping to navigate a full free-to-play business model, and responsible for discussing, advocating for and determining the strategic elements needed for the title to be an ongoing success.
The ideal candidate needs to be experienced a managing a large team of direct and indirect reports, and will have a good understanding of a wide range of leadership, management, communication, and production practicesThey also need to be able to help drive and motivate the team and help to cultivate a positive team cultureUltimately, this candidate will be a problem solver and not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirtyThis will include everything from in-the-trenches problem solving that arises in the development processes to high level team planning and career coaching.
Main responsibilities:
Work with your key reports to create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget
Work collaboratively with multiple teams to proactively get results and outcomes
Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture
Identifying and helping guide the team around potential hazards that come up through the normal game development process
Help define and set best practices and make sure they are communicated out across the team
Help the game team navigate all stages of the development process.
Help build and strengthen the communication between teams and locations.
Own quality of the product and be the player advocate to the team
Help foster a positive culture
Effectively communicate the core experience of your game to other parts of the zynga organization, and help ensure that your product leverages the ideas and resources of the larger organization
Above all, flexibility and adaptability are key.
Desired skills and experience
10+ yrs of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development with at least 2 games shipped as executive producer, development director or game directorMobile experience preferred.
Understands how to lead multi-disciplinary teams to create and grow great games
Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development processUnderstands the ins and outs of game development from concept through live operations
Able to motivate, support and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
Experience with various project management toolsJira a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail.
Problem solver.
This position reports directly to the divisional ep for the org.
What we offer you:
Competitive salary, bonus plan, take-two rsu’s (restricted stock units), espp (employee stock purchase plan)
401k company match contribution
Medical, dental, vision, eap, life insurance, and disability benefits
Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
Family planning support program
Generous paid maternity/parental leave
Subsidized back-up child care
Discretionary time off policy for many employees
Flexible working hours on many teams
Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players
Hiring update: the safety of our candidates and team members is our top priorityDuring the covid-19 pandemic, our workforce transitioned to working from home, with all interviewing and onboarding being conducted virtually until further notice.
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Careers category: production
Careers location: austin, tx, chicago, il, remote, us, remote, canada, toronto, canada
Connected worker type: connected, onsite, offsite
Requisition id: p210744
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