7 years of experience specifically in product development/production of Console/Mobile/PC games or other entertainment
Expertise in Jira, Confluence, Excel, Airtable, and/or other asset management software
Experience with Agile methodologies
3+ years of experience managing teams
Shipping multiple mobile, console, and/or PC games with live operations components
Previous experience in a senior outsourcing production role, with significant experience collaborating with external partners and internal stakeholders
Highly motivated self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills and demonstrable critical thinking
Broad and deep understanding of the art and science of high-quality game development, including familiarity with various methodologies and tools
Superior communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to enjoy working through challenging problems with a positive attitude and professional demeanor
Next-level organizational skills – tracking multiple projects across different brands and various outsourcing partners
Ability to synthesize complex development streams into crisp visualizations that provide clarity on status, progress, and future plans
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
Assist with the creation of detailed documentation, including SOWs, contracts, and stakeholder feedback
Serve as a key point of contact for outsourcing partners, providing crucial problem-solving and organizational expertise
Own the day-to-day management of outsourcing communication efforts, including keeping our internal team informed, taking detailed meeting notes, and ensuring Confluence is updated
Maintain consistent asset delivery cadence in line with internal standards and key stakeholder requirements
Work in lockstep with our internal partner teams to coordinate brand approvals
Flag potential risks or delays in deliverables and work proactively to resolve them
Ensure seamless integration of outsourced assets into relevant pipelines
Continuously improve and refine outsourcing production practices over time
Skills
Jira
Confluence
project management
game development
outsourcing management
SOW
vendor management
asset integration
risk management
brand approval
stakeholder communication
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