Senior Producer - Release Management

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Product Management • $114,000 PA - $168,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Producer - Release Management will play a key role in driving release efforts across development, publishing, and live ops teams for a new high-profile mobile game. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal/external teams to manage release strategy and execution, ensuring smooth releases across platforms, becoming an expert on 1st-party requirements, optimizing operational processes, and implementing best practices for cross-functional collaboration. The role requires hands-on involvement, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication between publishing and development teams. Risk management and coordination with external developers are also crucial aspects of this position.
Must have:
  • 5+ years production experience in video games
  • 3+ years in release management for mobile live-service games
  • Experience managing release processes across various teams
  • Proven track record of delivering results on time and within budget
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proficient in project management tools (Jira, etc.)
Good to have:
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin
  • Established relationships with 1st-party platform representatives
Perks:
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Scopely free days
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Equity
  • Bonus

Job Details

Description

Scopely is looking for a Senior Producer to join our Slate Development Group team and contribute to an ambitious new high-profile mobile game, based in Culver City on a hybrid basis or remotely in the US & Canada.
 
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
 
Slate Development Group owns Scopely’s editorial and content strategy, including the company’s greenlighting, Game Development Framework (GDF), studio strategy (organic and inorganic) and slate-wide budget and investment strategy.
 
 
What you will do:
   
The Senior Producer will play a key role in driving our efforts across the development, publishing and live ops teams to support our ambitious new high profile game. As owner of Release Management, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to manage the strategy, execution, and overall readiness of our production capabilities from a release management angle. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of this game.
You will report to the Executive Producer and work closely with all business stakeholders to ensure that our overall processes and capabilities are optimized to guide our game through the various stages of development and release.
  • Push The Button Readiness: Collaborating with development, publishing, tech, and ops teams to ensure a smooth release of the game through 1st party platforms. Including but not limited to 1st party requirements, build stability, submission assets, localization coverage, and deployment dependencies/schedules.

  • Become The 1st Party Guru: Become the expert on the project regarding 1st party (i.e. Apple & Google) requirements, regulations and how-tos. Including but not limited to certification, store setup, IAP setup, pre-registration setup, build submission pipeline.

  • Optimize Operations: Collaborate with the Executive Producer to set up and refine overall processes, ensuring that all workflows are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness across the game’s lifecycle.

  • Take a Hands-On Approach: Be ready to dive into the details and assist with hands-on tasks whenever necessary, whether it’s troubleshooting issues, creating documentation, or directly supporting the team to keep the project moving forward.

  • Implement Best Practices for Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various cross-functional teams like QA, marketing, PR, legal, and Customer Support to ensure seamless coordination and that all publishing activities align with the game’s launch strategy and ongoing support.

  • Facilitate Publisher & Developer Communication: Act as a communication channel for specific topics between the publishing and development team, ensuring that all parties are informed, aligned, and working towards the same goals.

  • Support External Development: Lead and coordinate with external developers to ensure timely progress on specific areas of focus (e.g., ratings, submissions, legal compliance, etc.) and alignment across all relevant areas.

  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks related to publishing activities and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure the game’s successful launch and post-launch support.

What will you need:
  • At least 5 years of production experience in the video game industry, including a minimum of 3 years specifically with release management. 
  • Proven track record in managing and coordinating production efforts across various stages of pre-release, release and post-release for mobile live-service games.
  • Demonstrated experience managing the process of planning, executing and maintaining consistent output of release management needs across tech, localization, QA, and other dependencies.
  • Proven track record of delivering results, coupled with a strong passion for effectively using and collaborating with various applications (e.g., Google Suite, Jira, etc.) to drive project success, adapting as necessary to meet job demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive schedules, monitor task progress and deliverables, and achieve timely completion of project objectives. Proven experience in organizing activities and providing oversight to ensure project adherence and meet deadlines.
  • Experience working with executives in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate will approach the job with a great sense of urgency, enjoy taking the initiative, thrive at juggling multiple priorities, and seamlessly shift gears as needed.
  • Analytical, observant, and strategic, applying the right balance between data and qualitative information to decision-making.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Bonus Points For:
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin 
  • Established relations with 1st Party members
 
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $114,000 - $168,000 plus equity, bonus and benefits, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
 
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
 
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
 
Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.

 

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