Executive Producer

Zynga • Chicago, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

Zynga is seeking a passionate, motivated, and expert Executive Producer to join their team. This role requires an individual who thrives on taking a game from concept to a thriving live game, leading teams through all phases of development. The Executive Producer will be the production anchor, working closely with creative and technical leaders to guide and motivate the team, cultivate a positive team culture, and ensure the game's success from early concept and prototyping through production, launch, and live operations. The ideal candidate is a decisive leader, clear communicator, and skilled collaborator, comfortable leading early concepts with small teams and guiding large teams through complex live game development. This role involves problem-solving, hands-on work at any development phase, strategic planning, team building, cross-functional alignment, and career coaching.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development.
• At least 2 games shipped as Executive Producer, Development Director or Game Director.
• Proven ability leading multi-disciplinary teams to create and grow great games.
• Strong understanding of successful game titles, foundational mechanics and live-service models.
• Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development process, from concept through live operations.
• Able to motivate, support, and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
• Experience with various project management tools (Jira is a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail.
• Problem solver.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key.

Nice To Haves

• Mobile experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to project management, prioritizing flexibility and continuous iteration.
• Work with key reports to create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high-quality work efficiently, on time, and on budget.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to proactively achieve results and outcomes.
• Articulate goals and team principles to foster a stimulating and fun work environment and culture.
• Identify and help guide the team around potential hazards in the game development process.
• Define and implement best practices, ensuring clear communication across the team and with other production leaders to set organizational standards.
• Help the game team navigate all stages of the development process.
• Build and strengthen communication between teams and locations.
• Own the quality of the product and act as the player advocate to the team.
• Coordinate and conduct post-mortems and retrospectives to foster continuous learning and improvement.
• Foster a positive culture.
• Effectively communicate the core experience of the game to other parts of the Zynga organization, and help ensure the product leverages the ideas and resources of the larger organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
• Paid parental and compassionate leave
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• Family planning support through Maven
• Commuter benefits
• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
• 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed