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Director of Production
1 year ago
We are looking for a resourceful and experienced leader to help drive Production for Core. You will work to ensure the team is working efficiently to develop high-quality, on-time releases. As part of this you will develop processes for the team, oversee the implementation of specific features, and mentor other members of the team. You will work with the Manticore Leadership team to gather and provide information used to make product-critical decisions. You will advocate for your teams and ensure Manticore remains an amazing place to work. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Production. Our headquarters are located in San Mateo, CA but this role can be fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Run multiple cross-disciplinary feature teams
- Develop and implement production schedules for current and future features
- Collaborate closely with Product team to ensure high quality deliverables
- Utilize tools like Jira to keep the team well informed and organized
- Evaluate current team processes, identify weaknesses, and implement new/changed processes to increase efficiency
- Work closely with all members of the team to ensure we maintain a positive, healthy working environment
- Lead by example with clear, transparent communication
- Oversee discussions and guide the team to clear, actionable tasks and outcomes
- Mentor other members on the Production team and aid in their growth
- Become a product expert and provide professional feedback to make the best Product possible
- Work closely with Developer Relations, PR, Community Management, Legal, and Finance teams as needed
- Work with the VP of Production to Lead, develop and grow an effective team structure
Requirements
- 10-12+ years of Production experience, ideally with MMOs, virtual worlds, and social simulations, with increasing levels of responsibility
- Experience working directly with engineers and handling technical features
- Experience leading teams with direct reports
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in project management software and tools, Jira specifically
- Experience running a live service
- Track record of shipping high quality products
Pluses
- Experience running remote teams
- Experience with Slack
- UGC and/or publishing platform experience
- Experience developing on PC and Mobile simultaneously
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- ADP Employee Discount Program
- Monthly Snack/fruit Boxes
- Daily Lunch (in office only)
- Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)
$120,000/year to $180,000/year
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