Producer (Contract)
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Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why PlayStation
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Contract Role
Sony Bend Studio creator of Days Gone Uncharted Golden Abyss and Syphon Filter is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative team in crafting our next high-profile console title.
Were seeking an experienced Producer who will be relied upon to collaborate with creative leads and studio directors to develop maintain and execute project planning for your teams. You are the strategic thinker for your teams - get out front and lead. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strong project management and communication skills and a passion for making great games. Help us create and launch our next title.
What you will do:
Coordinate thedevelopment ofgamefeatures and contentacrossseveralcross-disciplineand/orsupportteams(such as audio UI and core tech)through established phases of development.
Overseethe overalldevelopmentroadmap and backlogs for your features/teams taking responsibility for their day-to-day operationsutilizingproject management tools (such as Jira) to ensure deliverables are on time and meet the expected requirements.
Be responsible for the scope and capacity of yourteamsandidentifyoutsourcingopportunities in collaboration with the feature leads discipline leads and Lead Producer.
Drivethe discussion on breaking downsprint goals for yourteams. Operate as their Sprint Planning Facilitator and check-in/follow-up to ensure all tasks are entered properlyestimatedand tracked/updated.
Use project management toolsto develop roadmapscollectdataandidentifywhen individuals are over capacity for the sprint.
Ensuresprint deliverables stay on track.
Protect the teamduringthe sprint -facilitatediscussionsregardingscope creep and prioritizing task trade-offs.
Surface discipline-specific support needs (design art engineering QA) forfeatureteams and align with Lead Producer on staffing co-dev and priorities.
Runstandups sprint planning retrospectives and communication between teams and leadership.
Facilitate and/orparticipatein bug triage for your teams in collaboration with engineering and QA.
Identifyimpedimentsrisksand blockers early create mitigation plans and communicatethemtostakeholders.
Ensure yourfeaturesand contentare reviewed and delivered on time and ensure all requirements are met.
Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across disciplines and with stakeholders.
Proficiencywith Jira workflows backlog management and reporting.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) Confluence(Wiki)and other project tracking and bug database software.
Proficient with the use of agile and traditional waterfall production management techniques and an understanding of when to use different approaches.
Proactivelyseekimprovements whetherthrough process refinement risk management or personal growth.
Significantindustry experiencewithaproventrack recordofshipping titlesin aproduction role for a large team of cross-discipline developers.
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In addition this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical dental and vision. Click hereto learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below this is an hourly rate.
$60 - $60 USD
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Promotional Events
- Image Campaigns
- Promotional Campaigns
- Communications
- News Image
- Promotional Content
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Youtube
- Promotional Materials
- Digital Media
- Promotional Spots
- Video production
- Station Image
About Company
Explore the new generation PlayStation 4 and PS5 consoles - experience immersive gaming with thousands of hit games in every genre to rewrite the rules for what a PlayStation console can do.
