Senior Producer

Job Description

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***This position has the flexibility to be fully remote***

Senior Producer

Sony Bend Studio, renowned creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.

We are seeking a Senior Producer who will​ ​ be relied upon to collaborate with senior leadership, creative leads, and studio directors to develop, maintain and execute on project planning for your teams. You are the strategic thinker for your team – so get out front and lead. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of project management, communication skills and a passion for making games. Help us create our next AAA title that will stand apart from the rest!

Responsibilities:
• Operate as the owner of strategy and process for large cross discipline teams, managing their roadmap and day-to-day operations.
• Lead and manage development efforts to keep product on schedule and within budget.
• Contribute to the studio's adaptation of Agile principles and processes.
• Organize the efforts of one or more Producers, Associate Producers and Coordinators.
• Guide your team through all phases of development, from design through final approval.
• Ensure all documentation, milestones and deliverables are tracked, scheduled, and budgeted.
• Effectively communicate objectives, expectations for success and the context that makes the objectives important to the project.
• Be your team's communication link between studio leaders, internal teams, key stake holders and external resources.
• Craft and roll out processes that guide development in your areas of ownership.
• Own the conversation with studio leadership to allocate and troubleshoot resourcing.
• Be vigilant about maintaining a common understanding and agreement of project scope and objectives amongst the studio leadership.
• Foster and enhance positive/collaborative working relationships with internal development team.
• Work with team managers to understand and support team members' growth objectives. Participate in resolving personnel issues with the help of other producers and team managers.
• Participate in the yearly performance review process.
• Follow necessary processes and procedures for product development to ensure company-wide policies are adhered to.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in game production.
• Leadership contributions as a leader to the release of multiple AAA titles.
• Discipline specific experience working as an Engineer, Designer or Artist in the games or film industry.
• In-depth knowledge of project planning and tasking with the ability to monitor the progress of department milestones and individual tasks against those schedules.
• Excellent organizational & prioritization skills, attention to detail, process knowledge and ability to multi-task.
• Experience, JIRA, MS Project, MS Office (Excel), Smart Sheet, Shotgun, Bug tracking databases
• Deep understanding Agile techniques such as SCRUM, and traditional production management. Experience in a leadership role in a studio adapting to agile philosophies a significant positive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across Product Development and Management teams.
• Interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable of current industry trends; stays up to date on competitive products and best practices.
• Must love games and have a passion for creating them!

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$127,900 - $191,900 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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