Hybrid Executive Producer

at Virtuos

• Job title: Executive Producer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• As Executive Producer, oversee a large AAA game project across multiple studios at Virtuos. Utilize project management skills to tackle technical and creative challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large project across multiple studios and disciplines and oversee a team of producers assigned to this project across these studios.
• Be a key leader/contributor to the development team and responsible for identifying and resolving issues across studios and between Virtuos and the client.
• Develop trust and secure buy-in from multiple teams including key members of the client’s team, the development team and the business development team.
• Manage the production to ensure deliverables match the expectations and quality of the client.
• Oversee milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management, across multiple locations.
• Manage change – ensuring project scope is adhered to, controlling feature creep, ensuring project is delivered in accordance with expectations, and project budget changes if necessary.
• Continuously assess risk and keep the scope of the project in line with budget and schedule.
• Manage day to day communication of matters regarding schedule, budget, change and risk with the client and internal stakeholders and make recommendations accordingly.
• Ensure that each Producer on your team is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution.
• Ensure excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork across all studios within the development team and across disciplines.
• Possess the ability to leverage your position to manage effectively during busy periods, paying special attention to the efficiency, velocity and progress of the project.

Requirements

• Shipped at least 2 successful AAA games in a production management role.
• Highly responsible, self-directed, detail oriented problem solver with a desire to contribute to a creative environment.
• Outstanding organization, communication and exceptional management skills/leadership.
• Exceptional project management practices and software including Excel, PowerPoint, Hansoft/Jira and Word.
• Working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within a large project across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of technical issues in game development.
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing both oral and written communication.
• Proactive and positive attitude with the willingness to support the team and project.
• Strong leadership skills, able to drive various functions (e.g. Design, Art, Engineering) through the whole development process.
• Fluent English language skills.

Benefits

• Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland
• Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming
• Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture
• Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive company healthcare plan
• Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)
• Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities
• Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave
• Subsidised leave
• Relocation support
• Taxsaver plans
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program