Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive production strategies that align with studio objectives and market demands
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps, ensuring milestones are met while adapting to challenges and changes.
• Oversee the entire production lifecycle from initial concept through to final release and post-launch updates
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure high-quality results and timely delivery
• Lead epic, milestone, and sprint planning sessions, breaking down complex tasks into manageable subtasks
• Own and ensure the efficient execution of Agile rituals including Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and Daily Stand-ups
• Apply Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban) and traditional Waterfall approaches as needed
• Track day-to-day efforts, address production issues, and resolve risks to keep projects on track
• Coordinate resource allocation, including team assignments and budget management, optimizing team size and composition for effective utilization
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks to ensure smooth development and delivery
• Facilitate communication between departments and act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Schedule and lead meetings, document key decisions, and ensure tasks are clearly defined and teams are regularly updated
• Collaborate with designers, artists, programmers, and ML engineers to ensure seamless integration of new features
• Communicate with platform and technology partners to coordinate technical efforts and third-party collaborations
• Continuously evaluate and enhance production processes, workflows, and tools
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Help establish systems, workflows, and processes within the company, collaborating with stakeholders and other departments
• Lead, guide, and mentor production teams, fostering a collaborative and professional work environment
• Provide actionable feedback and support the professional growth of team members
• When/if applicable: Manage Producers and Associate Producers, structuring efficient and balanced teams based on individual and project needs
• Coordinate with QA to ensure products meet quality standards and milestones
• Advocate for the end user by collecting and addressing player feedback, collaborating with QA to oversee testing and resolve issues before release
• Manage stakeholder expectations, provide regular updates, and gather feedback to ensure alignment with project goals
• Stay informed about high-level industry trends and player preferences in VR, MR, AR, AI, Metaverse, Web3, etc.
• Collaborate with creative teams to achieve each project’s vision and leverage the latest platform capabilities for an exceptional player experience
• Work with teams and leads to produce and maintain essential documentation such as technical onboarding materials, design docs, code standards, and art resources
• Communicate project status to stakeholders effectively, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the production cycle
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

If the following sounds like you, and you’re interested in joining a growing start-up, we want to hear from you! Not sure that you meet all qualifications? Cast those doubts away – we strongly welcome you to apply. We love to hear from people who are ecstatic about working in the XR industry and where it will evolve to.

• 5-7+ years in game production with a proven track record of managing complex projects and leading teams
• Demonstrated success in managing live service games, with experience in both direct and indirect people management for technical and creative teams.
• Experience and exposure helping with the coordination asset delivery during the final live ops phase, as well as communicating with art vendors and creative team members.
• 5-7+ years working in an agile environment (ie. including roles as a Scrum Master and/or Product Owner)
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban) as well as traditional Waterfall approaches
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget
• Advanced skills in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control
• Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Expertise in structuring and executing detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps to navigate challenges and changes effectively
• Deep understanding of game development processes, VR/XR technologies, and combat game mechanics
• Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine
• Experience with analytics tools to monitor and enhance game performance
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to inspire and motivate teams
• Empathetic approach with a creative and innovative mindset
• Ability to balance short-term and long-term goals effectively, and adapt to evolving project needs
• A knack for identifying problems and finding creative solutions, while maintaining a focus on both immediate and strategic objectives
• Comfortable being in a virtual environment for varying times wearing a VR headset

Added Advantages

• Experience and background with VR / MR / XR
• Post-secondary education in project management, business management or other related fields
• Project management certifications are a plus
• Experience in the combat game sector is an asset
• PC and console experience preferred over mobile
• An authentic understanding and passion about games / working in the industry