Senior Game Producer, Party & Puzzle Games

Netflix•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$170,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Producer, you will be at the forefront of our game development process, driving excellence in game quality, timelines, and risk management. You will lead major initiative titles and franchises, ensuring game excellence and strategic alignment with our portfolio objectives. Your role will involve mentoring and managing a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing and Development, shipping multiple products from ideation to live operation on various platforms.
Strong understanding of game development processes, including design, programming, art, and audio
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
Experience in presenting to and communicating effectively with stakeholders and partners at all levels.
Strong analytical skills to assess project progress and identify areas for improvement.
Creative problem-solving abilities to proactively mitigate obstacles in game development.
Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project goals - influencing without authority. Experience in building and maintaining a positive and productive team environment.
Consistently demonstrates great judgment in decision-making
Able to build and maintain excellent cross-functional partnerships and workstreams
Experience in managing project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting and a strong understanding of level of realistic project scope
Ability to make cost-effective decisions without compromising quality.
Understanding of quality assurance processes and the ability to ensure high standards of quality in game production.
Understanding of release management processes especially in relation to 1st party platforms.
Experience in coordinating testing and taking on feedback to refine game features.
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, player preferences, and competitive landscape.
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of various game genres and platforms.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Openness to feedback and willingness to iterate on processes and products.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and audiences.

Responsibilities

Produce a complex title from inception to live. Single source of truth for project information.
Serve as the primary point of contact for game development teams, collaborating on project and milestone schedules, submission planning, risks, dependency and and overall development plans.
Develop and drive full lifecycle project roadmaps, schedules, and quality standards, ensuring alignment with broader portfolio and quality goals.
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess milestones, reviewing and evaluating game builds across design, creative, development, and production progress. Synthesize feedback from stakeholders into actionable systems for developers.
Collaborate with our operations teams to own partnerships with cross-functional teams, excelling in relationship management and delivery.
Be an excellent observer and proactive problem solver, maintaining an outstanding risk register and identifying risks early to remove roadblocks and potential bottlenecks. Drive ambiguity out of discussions and ensure active closure of outstanding issues.
Seek efficiencies in workstreams, actively working to help drive out inefficiencies.
Inspire and empower development teams, guiding them through continuous improvement and sharing learnings with the studio.
Serve as an internal title champion/evangelist, crafting and presenting product updates to various audiences, providing visibility into milestones and challenges, and ensuring optimal product information for market delivery.
Work cross-functionally to create a healthy team culture that is communicative, transparent, motivated, committed, and focused on realistic goals.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of portfolio objectives and the ability to align project efforts with strategic goals.