Technical Producer II - League of Legends, Tech & Tools

Riot Games•Los Angeles, CA

16d•$150,000 - $209,600

About The Position

Technical Producers at Riot lead passionate development teams to create products and experiences that want to achieve maximum developer and player value. We guide development, smash through obstacles, and push projects across the finish line while making sure that our teams are sustainable and have a great collaborative environment. As a Technical Producer II on the League Engine, you will lead a team to deliver crucial tools & systems used to develop League of Legends. You will be the custodian of strong delivery processes internal to the team and ensure that collaboration with external teams runs smoothly. You will oversee product backlogs, delivery, build work systems, maintain execution, and provide leadership with visibility on complex deliverables. You will also ensure the team works at a sustainable pace while navigating changing product requirements. You will report to the Manager of Technical Production.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Producer, Product Manager, or Development Manager on medium to large technical teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
Excellent team leadership and ability to execute technical product vision
Experience applying Agile and Lean development processes such as Scrum and Kanban
Strong working knowledge in Jira use, configuration, and limitations
Proven ability to navigate complex partner relationships to ensure alignment across multiple development teams

Nice To Haves

Game development / understanding of how artists, engineers, and game designers build assets and game features for a modern game
Shipping and/or operating a game as a live service
Familiarity with Riot’s Games and League of Legends

Responsibilities

Run the day to day production, operation, and development processes for the team
Improve work systems, team performance metrics, and goal setting
Assess the team's health and composition to ensure that the team is set up for success
Increase efficiency in how we do development through simplification and standardization
Gauge feasibility of product roadmap and partner with product and engineering leaders to right-size product scope and timelines
Partner with the Product Lead, Engineering Manager, Technical Lead and greater Program Leadership to help develop the technical product vision and execute the development strategy for the team
Create and contribute ideas to areas beyond your immediate ownership across different teams and disciplines
Drive delivery excellence across the team by mentoring developers on production practices and processes