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Panic Button is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Producer to join our team. The Senior Producer will be responsible for overseeing the entire development lifecycle of our games, from due diligence to launch. This role demands exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and excellent communication with external clients. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality games on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead production planning and milestone execution across multi-disciplinary console development teams
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, and publishing stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, quality, and timeline
- Own project schedules and delivery plans, proactively managing changes, risks, and dependencies
- Maintain regular communication with leadership and partners on project status, roadblocks, and deliverables
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to increase development efficiency and cross-team coordination
- Serve as a key point of contact for external partners throughout production
- Mentor junior producers and support departmental production standards, culture, and workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Game Development, Project Management, Business, Computer Science) or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in game production, with at least 3+ years in a Senior Producer or similar leadership role
- Proven track record of successfully shipping at least 3 games, preferably across different game console platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, etc.)
- Production experience with a team of engineers
- Experience with first party submission, release management, and console certification
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Trello, Confluence)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to drive large, complex projects
- Skilled in risk management, milestone planning, and multi-team coordination
Bonus
- Prior experience in porting console games
Salary Range
- $100,000-$125,000