Senior Live Producer - Dune Awakening

From critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the very first sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online, to the brutal trials of Conan Exiles, our 30-year history has set our players uniquely up for a journey to the harsh world of Dune, where the continual battle for survival and spice will bring a challenge that is Legendary.

The Funcom team consists of over 400 people located in 5 studios - in Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden and Romania. As part of Funcom’s ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the world!

Your Mission in Funcom

As a Senior Live Producer, you will be responsible for leading and managing the live operations of our production for Dune, ensuring that players are provided with engaging, entertaining, and seamless gaming experiences. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, art, programming, QA, and marketing to manage the full lifecycle of our live games.

How you can have an impact in your position:

• Lead and manage live operations, including content updates, seasonal events, and other live services to drive player engagement and monetization.
• Develop and implement live operations strategies, roadmaps, and content release plans, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, develop, and execute live content and features, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform data-driven decision-making and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as external partners and vendors.
• Coordinate with marketing, community, and customer support teams to ensure that players are well-informed and supported throughout the live service lifecycle.
• Oversee and mentor other less experienced live producers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in live operations, incorporating learnings and insights into the ongoing development of our live games.
  

We are looking for someone that has:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in live operations or production within the gaming industry, with a proven track record of success in managing Games as a Service.
• Deep understanding of game development processes and best practices, particularly in Games as a Service.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Data-driven mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player motivations, behaviors, and preferences.
• Ability to travel and to have a flexible schedule as required to work with teams across multiple time zones

We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis and recommend candidates to apply as soon as possible!

Please apply in English.

Why Funcom?

We are a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. For you, that means a flat structure in which you can thrive, be yourself, and leave a mark in the studio and become an ambassador for our company values. We focus on Agile/Scrum methodology, and heavily value the importance of work-life balance in employee culture. Funcom values close-knit, collaborative individuals who crave creative ownership, a drive for constructive input, and a never-ending pursuit of evolution and quality.

The Funcom Oslo studio is a professional working environment with international work culture, with close to 100 people from over 25 different nationalities in one of the happiest countries in the world. Funcom is an international and varied environment in which people have one thing in common – their love for making and playing video games.

Located in central downtown Oslo, the studio is situated in a modern office building surrounded by a cozy area with lots of sights, restaurants, and cafés.

Working at Funcom Oslo offers a flexible 37.5h/week working schedule, relocation assistance, pension plan, healthcare package, social Fridays, free access to the gym, and a long list of other benefits. Even more: working at Funcom means being part of a family of kind, skilled and professional colleagues that share a passion for games!

We have a diverse, dynamic, inclusive , challenging, and engaging culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities, and w e encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply. Come join us in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals willing to go the extra mile to deliver world-class games.