Head of Production

• Manage the entire production lifecycle of AAA strategy games from pre-production through to post-launch support, ensuring that all projects meet their milestones and goals.
• Create and implement production strategies, workflows, and schedules that align with the studio’s creative vision and business objectives, promoting efficiency and collaboration.
• Oversee and mentor a diverse team of producers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and efficient production environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work.
• Work closely with the heads of art, design, engineering, and QA to ensure seamless communication and coordination across all teams and encourage diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Develop and manage production budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints while maximizing resource efficiency.
• Identify potential risks and challenges throughout the production process and implement proactive solutions to address them, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact between production teams and senior management, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Continuously evaluate and refine production processes to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure the highest quality output.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors, contractors, and partners, ensuring they meet the studio’s standards and project requirements.
• Oversee the post-launch phase of game development, including updates, patches, and live service support, ensuring the game meets player expectations and maintains player engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Development/Design, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in game production, with at least 7+ years in a senior or leadership role within AAA game development.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, focusing on leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, creative environment while fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale game projects from concept to launch, with a deep understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• A solid understanding of the technical aspects of game development, including game engines, pipelines, and tools.
• Experience with Agile development practices and tools; ScrumMaster certification is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with creative, technical, and executive teams and to welcome diverse perspectives.
• Experience managing large budgets and complex resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Ability to align production goals with the studio’s strategic vision, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving production challenges.
• A deep passion for strategy games and a commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences that resonate with diverse players.

Oxide Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides all employees and applicants an environment free of discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by Federal, state or local laws. We pride ourselves in the diversity of our team makes us all stronger and gives us the opportunity to deliver the best games everyone.