Lead Producer Job at PlayStation in Los Angeles

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Join the award-winning team that created God of War

The Production Team at Santa Monica Studio excels at creative problem solving and communication. Whether by being leaders of the craft of project management or partners who will clear the path ahead, the production team is here in service to the studio, to move development forward and achieve quality.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Producer to join our team to be responsible for the development of an upcoming title. If you love collaborating with skilled developers to create defining games, join us as we embark upon a new journey!

As a partner to the Game Director, the Lead Producer is responsible for supervising all phases of production from concept to release and leading the internal team and external partners to ensure the delivery of a high-quality game on time and on budget. Our ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the complexities of game development and a proven track record of implementing efficient production processes to support teams in achieving greatness.

Responsibilities

Own the production of a large-scale AAA project

• Create and manage a strategic project plan, schedule, scope and resource forecast for all aspects of a complex production pipeline
• Ensure clear cross-functional visibility, accurate dependency tracking and transparent communication of scope overages with outlined scenarios
• Manage day-to-day production issues to allow the team to achieve the highest possible game quality - schedule and maintain tasking of departmental and interdisciplinary teams
• Lead and direct senior producers and the entire Production team to balance resources, prioritize effectively and deliver games on time, within budget and at the SMS quality bar
• Define, implement and enhance production processes, breakdown of goals and development timelines for all project phases to ensure smooth progress and identify potential risks
• Present project updates regarding strategy, status, budget, quality and risks to studio leadership throughout all phases of development
• Implement solutions to planning, budget and production issues independently as well as collaboratively

Lead day-to-day production through rigorous project planning, analytic thinking and information gathering

Partner with a wide range of team members to further current and future product development needs

Skills

Project Management Craftsmanship

Communication & Collaboration

Education & Experience

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $189,100 — $283,700 USD

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