Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage a production team of producers and QA specialists, providing mentorship and strategic direction to ensure efficient production processes.
- Oversee the end-to-end production of 2-3 game titles, driving project timelines, maintaining quality, and controlling budgets.
New Title Development:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate and secure new game titles, enhancing our portfolio's relevance and strength.
- Spearhead the due diligence and approval processes for new titles, guiding projects through the amber/green light stages to secure board approval.
Cross-Departmental Coordination:
- Act as the primary liaison between production and marketing teams, ensuring alignment on project deliverables and marketing strategies.
- Facilitate communication across development, marketing, and publishing teams to align on goals, deadlines, and expectations.
Resource and Risk Management:
- Manage resource allocation (time, personnel, budget) across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities to ensure smooth progress.
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the production cycle, establishing contingency plans to address potential challenges.
Budget and Milestone Oversight:
- Collaborate with finance teams to develop and monitor production budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
- Set and track production milestones, proactively resolving bottlenecks or delays to meet deadlines.
Process Improvement and Reporting:
- Continuously assess production processes for efficiency, implementing improvements to enhance communication and product quality.
- Provide regular updates to senior management and the board on project progress, risks, successes, and budget performance.
Developer And Partner Management:
- Manage relationships with external developers and partners, ensuring that outsourced projects meet company standards and timelines.