Lead Producer

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The Production Team at Santa Monica Studio excels at creative problem solving and communication. Whether by being leaders of the craft of project management or partners who will clear the path ahead, the production team is here in service to the studio, to move development forward and achieve quality.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Producer to join our team to be responsible for the development of an upcoming title. If you love collaborating with skilled developers to create defining games, join us as we embark upon a new journey!

As a partner to the Game Director, the Lead Producer is responsible for supervising all phases of production from concept to release and leading the internal team and external partners to ensure the delivery of a high-quality game on time and on budget. Our ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the complexities of game development and a proven track record of implementing efficient production processes to support teams in achieving greatness.

Own the production of a large-scale AAA project

• Create and manage a strategic project plan, schedule, scope and resource forecast for all aspects of a complex production pipeline
• Ensure clear cross-functional visibility, accurate dependency tracking and transparent communication of scope overages with outlined scenarios
• Manage day-to-day production issues to allow the team to achieve the highest possible game quality - schedule and maintain tasking of departmental and interdisciplinary teams
• Lead and direct senior producers and the entire Production team to balance resources, prioritize effectively and deliver games on time, within budget and at the SMS quality bar
• Define, implement and enhance production processes, breakdown of goals and development timelines for all project phases to ensure smooth progress and identify potential risks
• Present project updates regarding strategy, status, budget, quality and risks to studio leadership throughout all phases of development
• Implement solutions to planning, budget and production issues independently as well as collaboratively

Lead day-to-day production through rigorous project planning, analytic thinking and information gathering

• Direct the planning of milestone schedules and project budget - foreseeing, recognizing and addressing obstacles and overages
• Represent the overall project status, guiding the entire development team towards the overall project goals
• Lead the Production team by setting a high standard and inspiring excellence, while actively seeking innovative and streamlined solutions to development challenges
• Set goals and priorities to align the team with project objectives, ensuring they stay focused and well-informed
• Engage in hands-on production planning and support content development where needed
• Evaluate project scope and make recommendations to Game Directors and Studio Leadership to find a path forward to deliver the highest quality possible on time and on budget

Partner with a wide range of team members to further current and future product development needs

• Collaborate with the Game Director to bring the creative vision for the game to life
• Organize the efforts of Sr Producers to identify, track and mitigate key development risks
• Work closely with Leads, Directors and Managers to provide clear insight into project progress and team effectiveness, ensuring that…