SCRUM Master certification or equivalent experience
Strong project/program management skills
Proficient in JIRA and Agile methodologies
Experience with Waterfall and SCRUM development processes
Responsibilities
Oversee game development process for EverQuest Legends
Build and maintain development roadmaps and milestone schedules
Document engineering and design updates in Confluence and track in JIRA
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks early
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables
Serve as the primary communication link between development and upper management
Track financial resources and manage project budgets
Benefits
Remote work opportunity within BC, Canada
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to influence game design and development
Engagement with a passionate gaming community
Professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Title: Senior Game Producer
Studio/Department: Everquest Legends/Production
Employee Type: Full Time
Location: Remote ( within BC, Canada)
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 CAD
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Producer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the game development process for EverQuest Legends. This position will be reporting to the Executive Producer (EP) and will be responsible for:
Project Management & Planning
Execute on game vision, design, and roadmap under the direction of EP
Build, maintain, and adjust development roadmaps, sprint plans, and milestone schedules
Work with the development team to ensure that all major engineering and design updates are documented in Confluence and tracked and updated in Jira
Ensure that engineering, art, and design efforts remain on schedule, that milestones are met, and that the game adheres to the approved design documents
Identify production bottlenecks or technical roadblocks early and actively remove team blockers to keep development moving from pitch to gold master
Cross-Functional Coordination
Bridge gaps between engineering, art, design, audio, QA, marketing, and external partners, ensuring alignment on what ships and when
Coordinate with publishing team on marketing plan, visual assets, gameplay capture, website updates, community management, and other publishing needs for the game
Stakeholder Communication
Serve as the primary communication link between the day-to-day development team and upper management or publishing executives
Communicate effectively with the development team to ensure that game development remains on track and adheres to design plan
Communicate effectively with EP and provide regular status updates on game development and obtain necessary approvals
Resource & Budget Allocation
Track financial resources, manage contracts, control scope creep, and prevent project delays
Assist EP in setting the budget and managing the development team to ensure budget is met and updated as necessary
Assist EP in determining staffing needs and lead the hiring effort
Requirements/Preferences
Relevant/related Game Producer experience of 4 years.
SCRUM Master certification or equivalent work experience.
Strong project/program management skills.
Strong experience with JIRA/Agile/Waterfall/SCRUM development with hard deadlines.
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