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Lead Producer

ALL Jam City, CAHybridFull-time

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Lead Producer for Cookie Jam, a top-grossing mobile game, leading a 60+ person team to deliver the long-term strategic roadmap and live operations.

About this role

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More*
Wellness Activities & Programs
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog-Friendly*
*Only applies to full-time positions.

Jam City is looking for a talented and experienced Lead Producer to join the Cookie Jam team, one of our top-grossing mobile games. In this role, you'll be a key leader of a 60 plus person team, responsible for delivering on the game's long-term strategic roadmap. We're looking for someone who is not only a master of project management but also a creative problem-solver who can optimize development processes and lead a team to success.

The ideal candidate is passionate about games, a strategic thinker, and an expert in running robust live operations. You will collaborate closely with the team and management to balance development priorities, improve pipelines, and ensure a best-in-class experience for our players. A top priority for this role is to grow and mentor the production talent within the Puzzle organization, helping producers at all levels develop and grow their careers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the creation of the long-term roadmap and production goals for the team.
  • Oversee the robust live operations of a critical title, ensuring smooth execution and stability for players.
  • Improve team pipelines and workflows while monitoring team organization to ensure proper support.
  • Mentor producers at all levels and provide hands-on opportunities for them to learn and grow their skills.
  • Work with directors to establish product vision and team objectives, then clearly communicate them through documentation and presentations.
  • Resolve conflicts with internal, cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Proactively strengthen communication and relationships between all teams.
  • Present a clear, accurate, and digestible picture of the project to executive leadership while advocating for the team and development plans.
  • Use strong judgment to determine when and how to escalate issues, implement new tools, or overhaul processes.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years of experience in a game production role, with a preference for casual mobile gaming
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build consensus and support for initiatives across multiple teams.
  • Proven experience in live operations within a fast-paced, event-driven game environment.
  • Extremely strong knowledge of the marketplace, market trends, and data, with the ability to identify product improvements.
  • The ability to balance project demands with creative essentials and the player experience.
  • A solid project management foundation in various methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, with the ability to customize workflows to meet team needs.
  • A proactive, results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
  • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient in various production tools, such as Confluence, Jira, G-Suite, and Keynote.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills.
  • The ability to take direct feedback and adapt communication styles to work effectively with others.
  • Strong technical skills and hands-on experience with configuration management and deployment tools, such as JSON configuration.

    • Skills

    AgileConfiguration ManagementConfluenceDeployment ToolsG SuiteJiraJSONKeynoteLive OperationsWaterfall

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