Mojang Studios is best known as the creators of Minecraft, but we’re also on a mission – to build a better world through the power of play.
Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence.
Product Development & Strategy:
- Drive the development process within specific projects ensuring alignment with the broader product vision and strategy.
- Promote and evolve best practices for product development and project management across the team.
- Partner with external teams and stakeholders to optimize production strategies and build strategic relationships.
- Lead development cycle planning, aligning producers to ensure seamless execution of the project.
- Evaluate and implement the right project management tools and frameworks to enable high-performing teams to excel.
- Develop and refine new processes that support the evolving needs of the development teams, fostering efficiency and adaptability.
- Participate in shaping the organizational structure of the project, ensuring that team members’ talents are utilized to their fullest potential.
- Act as the central link between leadership groups and development teams, translating high-level strategies into actionable steps.
- Ensure clear communication flows between leadership and teams, ensuring guidance and feedback are effectively translated into tangible actions.
- Lead through influence, creating an environment where cross-functional teams feel supported, motivated, and aligned with the game's vision.
This is not a traditional people management role at this point but one that requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of how to inspire and guide talented teams. We’re looking for someone who can bridge the gap between vision and execution, someone who thrives on collaboration, and can provide strategic guidance while fostering a positive and high-performing team environment.
Your ability to work holistically with both people and processes will be essential in ensuring the success of the game’s development. Flexibility and empathy are key traits in this role, as you’ll need to adapt to changing needs while maintaining a cohesive and productive team.
About the position:
This is a full-time position based in Stockholm with a hybrid working model. You will be required to be onsite a minimum of 2 days per week. As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with studio teams in Redmond, USA, which may occasionally involve off-hour meetings, primarily with West Coast USA representatives.
If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys building bridges between teams and leaders, and you are ready to contribute to the development of world-class gaming experiences, this could be your next exciting opportunity!
Mojang Studios
Mojang Studios is a Microsoft-owned game developer. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and has offices around the world, including Stockholm, Redmond, Tokyo, London, and Shanghai. We’re always working on new and exciting ways to expand the Minecraft universe.
Our community is global and incredibly diverse. We keep this in mind when developing anything, as we want people to feel included in Minecraft. And in recruiting, our goal is to make Mojang Studios as diverse as our community.
We got started as a tiny indie developer, and part of our culture still reflects that heritage. But we’re also proud to belong to Xbox Game Studios, which creates unique opportunities to grow and develop.
To help us achieve amazing things, we have built an equally amazing studio space. Situated right on the water by Söder Mälarstrand, it’s filled to the brim with all the tools, toys and caffeine required to create world-class entertainment.
But in the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it!
Important note on resumes
Please make sure that all the information in your resume is accurate because we will conduct a thorough background check. Any discrepancies will lower your chances of getting to the next interview stage and we’d hate to miss out on an awesome candidate! Double check that any gap years are reflected in your history, and that your education and work experience are completely accurate. Good luck!
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