Senior Producer, Amazon Games Montréal

Job Description

En tant que Productrice Séniore, Producteur Sénior, vous planifiez et organisez le travail d'une équipe multidisciplinaire de conception, art et développement, chargée de livrer une fonctionnalité spécifique ou une partie du jeu. Vous élaborez une planification détaillée, assignez les tâches, et veillez à maximiser l'efficacité de l'équipe tout en éliminant les obstacles et en gérant les dépendances, ainsi qu'en assurant son bien-être. Vous avez de solides compétences en gestion de projet et en maîtrisez les outils et les méthodologies courantes. Vos aptitudes en communication sont mises à profit pour une collaboration efficace avec toutes les équipes concernées. Vous placez constamment les attentes des joueurs et des joueuses au centre de votre processus décisionnel et garantissez ainsi des résultats et un jeu de haute qualité.

Rejoindre Amazon Games Montréal, c'est contribuer à la fondation d'un nouveau studio de jeux vidéo à taille humaine; participer à la création d'une nouvelle propriété intellectuelle revisitant l'arène de bataille en ligne multijoueur (oui, un MOBA); et collaborer avec une équipe d'experts polyvalents qui ont bien du fun à travailler ensemble. Venez construire l'avenir avec nous!
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As Senior Producer, you plan and organise the work of a multidisciplinary team of developers, responsible for delivering a set feature or a part of the game scope. You own the scheduling and tasking, with the goal of maximising the team's efficiency, while removing roadblocks and managing dependencies, as well as ensuring their well-being. You have solid project management skills and have an expert level knowledge of common management tools and methodologies. You use your communication skills to collaborate effectively with all the teams involved. You always keep player expectations at the centre of your decision-making process, thereby guaranteeing results and game of high quality.

Joining Amazon Games Montréal means taking part in the foundation of a new video game studio that operates at a focused, human scale; participating in the creation of a new intellectual property, a fresh take on the AAA multiplayer online battle arena game (yes, a MOBA); and collaborating with a team of well-rounded experts who have a great time working together. Come build the future with us!

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Support and organise a multidisciplinary team to deliver game content and features for a part of the game;
- Act as a project manager for your area of responsibility, using task management software and scheduling techniques that are a blend of agile development and common game content development methodologies;
- Partner with the Production Director to implement transversal organizational processes and ensure tools are properly set up and kept up to date;
- Participate in review activities with Directors and - Senior Developers in all areas under your responsibility;
- Create a positive, inclusive environment, in line with the values of the studio and organisation;
- Collaborate with QA experts to ensure all issues are known and resolved quickly ;
- Work closely with legal and finance partners as required, to set up contracts or work orders, and submit invoices.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Montreal, QC, CAN

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience supporting teams and projects in the context of game production and/or operations
- Expert level knowledge of common project management tools and methodologies (JIRA, agile development, and others)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English; due to the nature of the role which requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingual
- French and English is required for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, animators and developers
- Experience with project management and associated tools and methodologies in the context of video game production and operation
- Knowledge of game industry trends and enjoyment of playing games
- Experience working with content pipelines including concept, modelling, audio, VFX and external partners
- Experience in improving workflows, production and operational processes

We know that your talent and skills can be expressed through a variety of relevant experiences. We encourage you to apply, even though you may not have all the qualifications listed.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5yo67-3-12-108-236-42 in your application.