producer / project manager

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The role: Producer/Project Manager

As a Producer/ Project Manager you will be responsible for:

*Managing a project from initial concepts through to publication.

*Establishing a realistic project scope.

*Ensuring that the development of all projects occurs in a timely fashion, adheres to a budget and meets the high quality standards required.

*Performing and optimising good project management techniques to ensure the above.

*Performing risk analysis on all projects and to manage with a view to mitigating any and all project risks.

*Reviewing milestone deliverables and working to ensure they are fully achieved to the highest standards.

*Working with any 3rd party developers or publishers to meet the business needs of the company, maintaining good relationships with both.

*Ensuring a game can meet the technical requirements of format holders.

*Co-ordinating external projects when required.

*Reviewing production department performance.

*Reporting to the Production Director on progress, budgets, risks, failures and any and all known issues.

*Working with programmers, artists, designers, audio staff and external contractors to ensure a good working environment and atmosphere.

The skills needed to be a successful Producer/ Project manager:

*Must have exemplary organisational skills and have a solid understanding of modern project management methodologies and practices (e.g. Prince2, Agile, Waterfall).

*Must be proactive and driven without need for supervision.

*Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.

*Must be a natural leader who can motivate and drive development teams and processes.

*Being personable and open minded in solving schedule issues relating to the complex development structure of game development.

*Must be able to work well under pressure.

*Must fit within the studio environment. Being both friendly and approachable but with a professional and energetic work ethic.

If you are enthusiastic about games and games development and this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please contact:

Keser Malik

Tel: 0113 487 0057

Email: [email protected]

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