Netflix

Lead Game Producer – Party & Puzzle Games

Netflix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $220,000 - $320,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead major initiative titles and franchises, reporting to the Executive Producer.
  • Single source of truth for project information.
  • Proven track record as an excellent game producer with a focus on game readiness, quality, predictability, impact, and performance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for game development teams, collaborating on project and milestone schedules, submission planning, risks, dependency and overall development plans.
  • Develop and drive full lifecycle project roadmaps, schedules, and quality standards, ensuring alignment with broader portfolio and quality goals.
  • Expertly assess milestones, reviewing and evaluating game builds across design, creative, development, and production progress.
  • Collaborate with our operations teams to own partnerships with cross-functional teams, excelling in relationship management and delivery.
  • Be an excellent observer and proactive problem solver, maintaining an outstanding risk register and identifying risks early to remove roadblocks and potential bottlenecks.
  • Seek efficiencies in workstreams, actively working to help drive out inefficiencies.
  • Inspire and empower development teams, guiding them through continuous improvement and sharing learnings with the studio.
  • Serve as an internal title champion/evangelist, crafting and presenting product updates to various audiences, providing visibility into milestones and challenges, and ensuring optimal product information for market delivery.
  • Work cross-functionally to create a healthy team culture that is communicative, transparent, motivated, committed, and focused on realistic goals.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of portfolio objectives and the ability to align project efforts with strategic goals.

Requirements

  • 13+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing and Development, shipping multiple products from ideation to live operation on various platforms.
  • Strong understanding of game development processes, including design, programming, art, and audio
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Experience in presenting to and communicating effectively with stakeholders and partners at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess project progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities to proactively mitigate obstacles in game development.
  • Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project goals - influencing without authority.
  • Experience in building and maintaining a positive and productive team environment.
  • Consistently demonstrates great judgment in decision-making
  • Able to build and maintain excellent cross-functional partnerships and workstreams
  • Experience in managing project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting and a strong understanding of level of realistic project scope
  • Ability to make cost-effective decisions without compromising quality.
  • Understanding of quality assurance processes and the ability to ensure high standards of quality in game production.
  • Understanding of release management processes especially in relation to 1st party platforms.
  • Experience in coordinating testing and taking on feedback to refine game features.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, player preferences, and competitive landscape.
  • Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of various game genres and platforms.
  • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Openness to feedback and willingness to iterate on processes and products.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and audiences.
Benefits
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • 35 days annually for paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
game productionproject managementquality assurancerelease managementbudget managementgame development processesmilestone assessmentrisk managementanalytical skillscreative problem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship managementteam motivationdecision-makingadaptabilitycollaborationproactive problem solvingcultural sensitivitycontinuous improvement