Sr. Manager, Game Production (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Game Production (Gamedev): Leading cross-functional teams to craft creative content and develop meta-systems for an unpublished R&D project with an accent on progression, strategic choices, and rewarding long-term engagement. Focus on driving product roadmaps, optimizing production processes, and managing large-scale development involving 150+ contributors.

Location: Must be based in the USA

Company

hirify.global is a leading game development studio dedicated to creating player-centric experiences and innovative games.

What you will do

• Drive the creation of product and feature roadmaps in collaboration with ICs and team leads across multiple disciplines.
• Facilitate rituals, track progress, and manage dependencies to ensure high-quality in-software results.
• Provide stakeholders with clear and accurate visibility into project status and forecasts.
• Maintain psychological safety, a healthy feedback culture, and effective conflict management within the team.
• Iterate on production processes to continuously improve velocity, collaboration, and visibility.
• Mentor and manage other production members of the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience as a game producer.
• 4+ years in a leadership position working directly on game production.
• Experience leading teams through the entire lifecycle, from prototype and discovery to delivery and live operations.
• Deep experience in developing meta-systems, including progression, social systems, and matchmaking.
• Experience managing development at a team-of-teams scale with 150+ internal and external developers.
• Experience defining external development strategies to scale production capacity without sacrificing quality.

Nice to have

• Experience with production tools like JIRA for tracking development and creating reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k plan with company match.
• A culture that puts players first and encourages diverse perspectives.