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Rivet Production and Design is seeking a skilled Game Producer for offsite/telecommuting position working on a flash-centric MMORPG game for kids. The producer will be responsible for setting up and operating live operations and future development supporting major, business-critical initiatives. Candidate must be able to manage multiple projects within the constraints of scope, time and cost; deliver those projects to specified requirements; and ensure a high quality and polished end user experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Management of development schedule providing high quality deliverables on time
Coordinating and managing creative approvals
Managing the integration of services provided by 3rd-party vendors such as billing, server hosting, programmers and developers.
Managing the day-to-day challenges of live service operations
Working with the engineering/programming team to establish and update plans with actual timeline/cost and forecast timeline
Working with and direct other producers to coordinate projects and initiatives
Working with and direct other operational departments to test, deploy and maintain services
Reporting to respective stakeholders and liaising with project sponsors and/or customers
Mitigating project risks while involving stakeholders and team members
Assisting with the development of design and technical documentation
Ensuring that all project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented and vigorously pursued
Conforming to business guidelines and corporate vision applicable to the project
Providing metrics-based reports on current and closed projects with thoughtful analysis and mechanics on how to improve future projects and processes
Establish and manage relationships with multiple distribution and marketing partners
Requirements:
At least three years of experience managing operations of large-scope software projects
Experience in the game industry preferably MMORPG development
Experience managing a live online service
Experience with integration/development of e-commerce systems
Experience managing staff as resources and matrix management
Experience working with off-shore and on-shore customer service teams
Experience working with outsourced engineers, programmers and game developers
Effective communication skills with a variety of personalities and staff roles
Ability to identify creative solutions for complex issues
Ability to adapt quickly to business demands
Superb organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated skills in project management software
A Scrum/Agile methodology background is desired
Outstanding oral presentation and written communication skills
A thorough understanding of, and demonstrable experience working within a modern game development process, including estimating workflow, identifying bottlenecks and dependencies, evaluating work quality, and anticipating and proactively solving problems.
Extensive knowledge of, and experience with common scheduling applications
Solid technical knowledge of computer hardware and software
At least 1 shipped title where credited as at least producer
A sincere passion for games and gaming
Self-motivated team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
Letters of recommendation or verifiable referrals
We only hire the best and most talented people who love the work and the genre.
We are a small but energized company driven by purpose.
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It is ok to contact this poster with commercial interests.
Tags: Game Producer-Telecommuting-Project Based
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