Sr Technical Producer
Sr Technical Producer
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$ 147200 - 220800
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Join the awardwinning team that created God of War
Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Sr Technical Producer for the development of a new unannounced title!
The Production Team at Santa Monica Studio excels at creative problem solving and communication. We thrive on being at the intersection of people and productivity as the glue that holds the studio together. Whether by being leaders of the craft of project management or partners who will clear the path ahead the production team is here in service to the studio to move development forward and achieve quality.
We are looking for an experienced driven and expert planner to join our team as a Senior Technical Producer. A Senior Technical Producer is relied upon to lead longterm scheduling efforts as well as to direct ground level production activities of multiple discipline teams including Gameplay Engineering and Character Tech Art. Responsibilities include partnering with the lead producer creative directors and leads guiding and directing other producers and collaborating with studio managers to own the creation maintenance and of a project plan to determine resource budget and schedule needs.
Responsibilities
Own the production of multiple discipline teams in all areas:
- Run the production pipeline of a broad area of the game including Gameplay Engineering and Character Tech Art throughout all phases of the product development cycle from design through final approval
- Craft and maintain a comprehensive project plan schedule scope and resource forecast for multiple disciplines along a complex production pipeline
- Manage daytoday production issues to allow the team to achieve the highest possible game quality schedule and maintain tasking of departmental and interdisciplinary teams
Lead daytoday production through rigorous project planning analytic thinking and information gathering:
- Break down large complex initiatives features and challenges into manageable portions and actionable steps
- Assimilate diverse information and assess the impact on each phase of production and on the project as a whole
- Identify all groups that may be affected by a goal actively solicit their input and follow up by strong
- Ensure a common understanding and agreement on project scope objectives and impact of any changes
Partner with a wide range of team members to further current and future product development needs:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal development team primarily partnering with the game director discipline directors and leads
- Collaborate with managers concerning personnel issues and team member individual growth such as meeting task expectations actively tasking individuals toward determined growth goals
- Contribute to the development of new theories methodologies and approaches in collaboration with creative partners support the creative vision by utilizing curiosity judgement and anticipating change to direct or redirect efforts as needed to achieve results
Skills
Project Management Craftsmanship
- Experience with traditional Waterfall production management techniques along with Agile techniques including SCRUM or Kanban
- Excellent organizational & prioritization skills attention to detail process knowledge and ability to multitask
- Experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel) Hansoft JIRA Confluence and other project tracking and bug database software
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across product development and management teams
- Experience working with high performing creative teams and demonstrated ability to partner effectively in a high pressure collaborative environment
- Proven conflict management skills with a strength in mediation leading to resolution of risk and roadblocks
Education & Experience
- 8 years of games industry experience in an internal development environment in a production role
- Experience on multiple large scale 150 person AAA games through all phases of production from concept to release
- Mastery of a variety of project management techniques in an internal development environment coupled with deep experience building and maintaining schedules
- Experience working on technical teams and projects with a focus on engineering and/or technical art
- Familiarity with programming and/or scripting languages (e.g. C Python)
- Familiarity with various internal game production pipelines and software
Preferred Experience
- PMP or equivalent certification a plus
- At least one shipped AAA PC and/or console title as a Senior Producer
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In addition this role is eligible for SIEs toptier 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. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$147200 $220800 USD
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
