Production Lead

5 Months ago • All levels • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Lead will develop and execute the overall production strategy for a portfolio of large-scale multiplayer games. Responsibilities include leading and managing a team of producers, project managers, and coordinators; collaborating with other departments (game design, art, programming, product management); creating and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets; implementing and enforcing production processes; managing risks and contingencies; fostering collaboration; and continuously improving production workflows. The role also involves coordinating with internal and external partners, managing game system development and integration (networking, matchmaking, server architecture), overseeing QA, and ensuring timely delivery of game assets. Success requires a strong understanding of game production methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and project management tools (Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project).
Must have:
  • Lead game production strategy
  • Manage production teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Project planning & execution
  • Risk management & problem-solving
  • Agile/Scrum experience
  • Experience with large-scale game development
  • Excellent communication & leadership skills
Good to have:
  • Unity/Unreal Engine experience
  • Game monetization strategies
  • Live operations experience
  • Experience with outsourcing vendors

Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the overall production strategy for the company's portfolio of large-scale multiplayer games.
  • Lead and manage a team of producers, project managers, and coordinators, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Collaborate with other departments, including game design, art, programming, and product management, to ensure that production aligns with the project goals and business objectives.
  • Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope.
  • Implement and enforce production processes, methodologies, and best practices to optimize development efficiency and ensure the highest quality standards.
  • Manage risks and contingencies, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues and roadblocks.
  • Foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration, transparency, and open communication within the production team and across the organization.
  • Continuously improve production processes and workflows through feedback, retrospectives, and performance metrics.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, such as outsourcing vendors, to ensure the timely delivery of all game assets, including 3D models, animations, textures, and levels.
  • Manage the development and integration of game systems, such as networking, matchmaking, and server architecture, to support large-scale multiplayer experiences.
  • Oversee the creation and execution of quality assurance (QA) plans, including playtesting, bug tracking, and performance optimization.

Skill sets:
  • Strong understanding of game production methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall, and project management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale game development projects, including 3D multiplayer games, from concept to launch.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management abilities.
  • Ability to balance creative vision, business objectives, and technical constraints when making production decisions.
  • Knowledge of game development pipelines, tools, and technologies, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or version control systems like Git.
  • Familiarity with game monetization strategies, live operations, and player retention techniques.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and agile development environment.
  • Experience in managing relationships with external partners, such as outsourcing vendors and platform holders.

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About The Company

OAO India is an IT company focused on designing innovative Mobile Games OAO India is founded by a young and dynamic Master Aryen Suresh Kute one and only son of Business Tycoons Mr. Suresh D. Kute and Mrs. Archana Suresh Kute (The Kute Group). OAO India is an emerging gem in the prestigious The Kute Group of companies. We are an early startup headquartered in Pune, India. With a mission to create exciting and innovative Mobile Games. We recently launched an exciting games! Our games are Google play link https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6101158665618107443

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