Lead Producer

Hybrid

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and inspiring Lead Producer to join our Third-Party Production Department at Team17. Our Third-Party Production team is all about putting service and customer needs first. We're dedicated to meeting the needs of our development partners, tapping into top-tier talent from across Team17 to ensure their games shine in the market. Our mission is straightforward: to help them build sustainable businesses so they can keep doing what they do best—creating amazing games!

What You'll Be Doing as a Lead Producer

As our Lead Producer, you'll get to work with a bunch of talented game developers from all over the world. You'll be promoting our mantra of "Your success is our success!" and leading a team of Producers in your very own Virtual Production Studio (VPS). Your leadership skills will be crucial for mentoring and problem-solving with Producers on their projects, as well as managing a major project yourself.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Overseeing Projects: Manage a big multiplatform product from its initial concept right through to release and beyond, handling live-ops if needed.
• Reporting: Keep track of multiple project statuses within your VPS and report accurately to the Department Head and other Team17 stakeholders.
• Collaborating with Developers: Work together to create realistic project plans, tackle risks early on, and plot key validation points for testing.
• Daily Scrums: Run daily scrums for your VPS, keeping tabs on any lingering or urgent issues.
• 1-on-1s: Hold regular 1-on-1 meetings with your team to make sure they're hitting their goals and staying on track.
• Milestone Reviews: Review project milestone reports and ensure the development statuses cited by Producers are accurate and fair.
• Problem Solving: Proactively address your team's project Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies to keep things moving smoothly.
• Project Management: Uphold (and teach) the highest Project Management standards, balancing quality, budget, and timelines.
• Mentorship: Support your team's career growth and recruit new talent as needed.
• Due Diligence: Contribute to the ongoing Product Due Diligence process to support our Game Scouting Team.
• Workshops: Participate in workshops to drive new processes and efficiency improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven success in Production within the games industry, across all current platforms.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong grasp of multiplayer cross-play gaming, game server <> client & P2P architecture, and live-ops. Bonus points for knowledge in analytics and KPIs.
• Leadership: Emotional intelligence with the ability to lead, inspire, and motivate through excellent communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely decisions, both solo and as part of a team.
• Hands-On: Ready to roll up your sleeves and work across all levels of Production.
• Clarity: Great at bringing clarity in uncertain situations.
• Agility: Able to juggle multiple tasks while keeping an eye on long-term goals.
• Project Management: Familiarity with modern methodologies like Agile (certification is a plus).
• Team Leadership: Capable of leading a diverse team, including remote, hybrid, and contract workers, while maintaining a sense of inclusivity and support.
• Business Savvy: Knowledge of business operations including marketing, IP, contracts, cash flow forecasting, capex/opex, and P&L management.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspire an entrepreneurial attitude in others for the benefit of the whole team.

What's In It For You?

• Bonuses & Shares: Annual bonus, pension match up to 8%, Share Save Scheme, and £1000 in free shares for all Teamsters!
• Learning: Dedicated learning time—6 days a year for self-directed learning, plus organised learning and conferences.
• Healthcare: Private medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions and reduced BUPA Dental.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working, home and office.
• Perks: Game console loans up to £500, game keys, free arcade games, pool tables, and gaming competitions. Plus, look out for treats sent to your home throughout the year to celebrate life at Team17 and our successes!

Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business.

We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application.