Sr. Manager, Game Production

Scopely is looking for a Sr. Manager, Game Production to join the Looney Tunes team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis!

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 mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

The Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem team embraces the "One Team, One Dream" culture every day. Everybody is empowered to work with a high level of autonomy and ownership to deliver the best possible player experience.

What You Will Do

• Oversee Production: Lead and run all aspects of production for a critical and exciting new initiative within the product, collaborating with cross-functional teams and setting clear delivery expectations for all stakeholders
• Production Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge of production processes and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on scrum implementation and best practices. Adapt processes as needed, striking a balance between traditional production methods and agile principles to ensure flexibility and efficiency
• Pod Management: Take full ownership of the production management for the entire pod, driving team efficiency and maintaining high levels of productivity
• Tech Production: Oversee the end-to-end Tech Production process, including planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting, while driving roadmap alignment across platforms and maintaining detailed documentation through regular progress reviews
• Communication: Ensure effective communication of project status, progress, risks, and issues to management, fostering transparency and alignment
• Scheduling and Backlog: Manage project schedules, maintain task backlogs, and align deliverables with overarching goals
• Collaboration with Product and Design: Work closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into actionable production timelines and communicate delivery plans to stakeholders.
• Team Anchoring: Lead and anchor the game's production team, enabling seamless collaboration across all production lanes
• Industry Best Practices: Stay updated on mobile, casual, and social gaming best practices, integrating relevant insights into production workflows
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate cross-disciplinary alignment to ensure unified objectives and smooth execution across teams

What We're Looking For

We're looking to hire an experienced producer who is passionate about organizing and delivering high-quality mobile games in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of game production experience with a proven track record across multiple mobile, casual, and/or social game titles and thrive in managing complex projects under tight deadlines
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end production for games or handling major features from ideation to delivery
• Previous production experience in shipping a game is an added advantage
• Well-versed in various production methodologies with hands-on experience in end-to-end scrum implementation
• Strong understanding of backlog management, grooming, and sprint planning to ensure effective daily execution
• Comprehensive understanding of the game development lifecycle, including the workings of cross-functional teams and their processes
• Experience in establishing cross-functional workflows aligned with overall production processes to manage deliverables meticulously
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features on time and within budget
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks proactively and efficiently
• A collaborative team player who is hands-on with design, production, and development
• Deep passion for games and creating fun, engaging, and addictive user experiences

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!