Senior Game Producer

Scopely is looking for a Senior Producer to join the Star Trek Fleet Command team in Bangalore!

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Star Trek Fleet Command's ongoing success goes from strength to strength. Our in-house developed 4X MMO was launched in 2018 and continues to evolve, being consistently one of the top 10 gross revenue Massive Multiplayer Strategy games on the market.

 

What You Will Do

• Oversee Production: Lead and run all aspects of production for a critical and exciting new pod within the product team, collaborating with cross-functional teams and setting clear delivery expectations for all stakeholders
• Production Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge of production processes and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on scrum implementation and best practices. Adapt processes as needed, striking a balance between traditional production methods and agile principles to ensure flexibility and efficiency
• Pod Management: Take full ownership of the production management for the entire pod, driving team efficiency and maintaining high levels of productivity
• Communication: Ensure effective communication of project status, progress, risks, and issues to management, fostering transparency and alignment
• Scheduling and Backlog: Manage project schedules, maintain task backlogs, and align deliverables with overarching goals
• Collaboration with Product and Design: Work closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into actionable production timelines and communicate delivery plans to stakeholders.
• Industry Best Practices: Stay updated on mobile, casual, and social gaming best practices, integrating relevant insights into production workflows
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate cross-disciplinary alignment to ensure unified objectives and smooth execution across teams

 

What We’re Looking For

We're looking to hire an experienced producer who is passionate about organizing and delivering high-quality mobile games in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will have:  

• 5+ years of game production experience with a proven track record across multiple mobile, casual, and/or social game titles and thrive in managing complex projects under tight deadlines
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end production for games or handling major features from ideation to delivery
• Previous production experience in live operations for a large scale game is desirable
• Well-versed in various production methodologies with hands-on experience in end-to-end scrum implementation
• Strong understanding of backlog management, grooming, and sprint planning to ensure effective daily execution
• Comprehensive understanding of the game development lifecycle, including the workings of cross-functional teams and their processes
• Experience in establishing cross-functional workflows aligned with overall production processes to manage deliverables meticulously
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features on time and within budget
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks proactively and efficiently
• A collaborative team player who is hands-on with design, production, and development
• Deep passion for games and creating fun, engaging, and addictive user experiences

 

Work Schedule

This role follows a non-standard working schedule to support close collaboration with a U.S.-based team. The position requires a regular daily overlap from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST to align with the Los Angeles team (this overlap is a fixed requirement). During the initial ramp-up period, new hires are also expected to be available for collaboration during daytime hours, approximately between 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM IST, with some flexibility. Candidates should be comfortable working a split schedule during the ramp-up phase, with at least two hours of guaranteed overlap with the U.S. team.

 

At Scopely, we create games for everyone, and we want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that. We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!