Director of Production - External Development at Scopely

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Video Game Production, People Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Business KPIs, Distributed Development, Agile Environment, Mentoring, Operational Challenges, Risk Management, Game Development, Mobile Games, PC Games

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Scopely is looking for a Director of Production to join an unannounced title working with External Development in our Shanghai office on a hybrid basis. 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. We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced AAA mobile game, and we’re assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable environments and immersive adventures that players will love. What You Will Do The Director of Production will play a key role in driving the development effort for our ambitious new AAA game in partnership with the external development team. In this role, you will collaborate with both internal and external teams to strategically manage the execution and delivery of the project. This is a unique opportunity to significantly impact the game's success. You will report to the Executive Producer and work closely with all functions to ensure that our internal processes and capabilities are optimized to guide our game through the various stages of development. Serve as the primary execution point of contact, partnering closely with the external game development team to build and deliver an exceptional free-to-play, cross-platform game that captivates and engages players. Collaborate with the game's Executive Producer to translate high-level milestone goals into clear, actionable operation plans for our game studio partners. Drive and embed the "One Team" mindset, culture, and necessary processes with our external development partner. Maintain a comprehensive, detailed understanding of the project's current status and proactively identify, track, and mitigate potential risks. Mentor and guide producers to ensure the project maintains transparency, cohesion, and effectiveness. Lead by example to position the production team as a "force multiplier," setting the standard for excellence, driving, supporting, and amplifying the team's efforts to achieve tangible outcomes and goals. Identify gaps in current workflows, address foundational operational challenges, proactively anticipate issues, and direct leads in resolving complex cross-functional problems. Provide clear, concise updates on major challenges and critical issues facing the game team, along with the strategic plans and actions being taken to address them. What We’re Looking For At least 10+ years of video game production experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a people management role. Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams with a track record of successfully releasing games for mobile and ideally also PC. Solid understanding of project management and software development methodologies. Excellent written and oral communication skills; Proficiency in both Mandarin & English is required. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate teammates and influence without authority. Understanding of business KPIs, including but not limited to MAU, DAU, ARPPU and LTV, conversion/retention rates. Experience working with both internal and external development teams; distributed development experience is critical. Experience collaborating with executives in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate will approach the job with a strong sense of urgency, enjoy taking the initiative, thrive at juggling multiple priorities, and seamlessly shift gears as needed. Occasional international travel is required. Please submit your CV in English. At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and 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! About Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Responsibilities

The Director of Production will drive the development effort for a new AAA game in partnership with the external development team. This role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to manage project execution and delivery effectively.