Senior Game Producer - Xbox Publishing at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Game Production, Project Management, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Team Collaboration, Risk Management, Scheduling, Feedback Coordination, Live Operations, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Self-Motivation, Relationship Building, Inclusive Environment, High-Quality Deliverables

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview The Xbox Game Studios Publishing team responsible for the recently released Ninja Gaiden 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is seeking an experienced Senior Producer. This is a great opportunity to join a creative and motivated team of people driving world-class game development that sets the standard for entertainment across a growing family of devices including Xbox and Windows 10. We are looking for a Senior Producer with diverse experience and a fresh perspective to join our team. If you have technical and/or live operations production experience in shipping high-quality video games, as well as a deep understanding of the development process and project management best practices, we strongly encourage you to apply. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Executive Producers to drive effective teamwork with both internal and external teams. Engaging with a wide range of disciplines and subject matter experts, you'll play a key role in influencing feature development, product publishing, and important cross-team partnerships. We value exceptional written/verbal communication skills and the ability to solve complex problems while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. As the ideal candidate, you will thrive in group dynamics, demonstrate strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring action plans and ideas are consistently followed through. Responsibilities Partner with internal and external teams to define clear schedules, goals, and milestone targets. Drive timely, high quality deliverables by tracking progress and ensuring expert feedback is prioritized and addressed. Anticipate risks early and collaborate on mitigation plans before issues escalate. Support the Executive Producer with production processes and effective stakeholder communication. Coordinate milestone reviews and feedback loops to ensure a smooth, inclusive evaluation process. Schedule and participate in meetings, facilitate build reviews, and clearly communicate action items to stakeholders. Build relationships with development studios to maintain reliable, timely information flow across teams. Collaborate with cross functional teams on live operations strategies from production through post launch. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in production roles in gaming or entertainment industry, or other multi-disciplinary leadership OR equivalent experience. Experience in development and shipping of at least one product release. 2+ years experience managing relationships with stakeholders, clients, and/or customers. Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience in a production role with 2+ shipped, high-quality games. Experience working with internal publishing and external beta tests. Deep understanding of the development process and practical project management skills. Highly organized, with a history of managing complex projects and coordinating multiple teams. Skilled at identifying, prioritizing, and solving nuanced problems with measurable impact. Self-driven and effective in fast-paced environments, consistently pushing work toward successful outcomes. Clear, confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills across all levels of leadership. Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed. Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can do their best work. #gamejobs #xgspublishingjobs Game Producers IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Game Producer will partner with internal and external teams to define schedules and goals while driving high-quality deliverables. They will also anticipate risks and support the Executive Producer in stakeholder communication.