Sr. Manager, Game Production (Production Lead) - Unpublished R&D Product
Core
Own the production approach for an unannounced R&D game product, turning creative ambition and strategy into clear plans, healthy operating rhythms, and shipped player value.
Role type
Senior Manager, Game Production (Production Lead)
Builds
Unpublished R&D game product
Domain
Video Games (Live-service, Cross-platform)
Required skills
Game production leadership, Cross-functional team management, Milestone planning, Roadmap execution, Dependency management, Risk management, Vendor/outsourcing management, Scaling production organizations, Ambiguity navigation, Cross-discipline fluency
Preferred skills
Lead Producer/Production Director experience, Multiple shipped live-service games, Building practices for new teams, Studio operations, Business planning, Budgeting, Liveops planning
Technologies
Modern development tools, Production technology, AI-enabled tools and workflows
Responsibilities
Own the game's production approach through each phase of development; Translate product strategy and creative direction into actionable plans and decision-making systems; Partner with leadership to align scope, quality, staffing, and timelines; Lead cross-functional production across design, art, engineering, and external partners; Build scalable planning and accountability systems as the team grows; Identify and resolve delivery risks and organizational gaps; Manage production relationships with vendors and co-development partners; Maintain clear visibility for stakeholders on progress and tradeoffs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
