Ludia – une entreprise Jam City
Fondé à Montréal en 2007, et acquis par la société de divertissement mobile primée Jam City en 2021, Ludia est un des studios leaders du jeu vidéo mobile au Canada. Notre ambition : être au cœur de la vie des gens, attiser la flamme de leur imaginaire et avoir un impact positif dans leur quotidien. C’est pourquoi nous travaillons main dans la main avec les plus grandes licences de divertissement au monde et que chaque jour est dédié à créer le meilleur des jeux mobiles.
Ludia – A Jam City Company
Founded in Montreal in 2007 and acquired by award-winning mobile entertainment company Jam City in 2021, Ludia is one of Canada's leading mobile video game studios. Our ambition: to become a part of everyone’s life, to spark the flame of their imagination and make a positive impact on their daily lives. That is why we work hand-in-hand with the world's leading entertainment franchises and dedicate ourselves in creating the best of mobile gaming every day.
We are looking for mobile games Producer with a passion for Project Management to facilitate a cross-functional team to successfully launch the next hit Disney/Pixar game. The Producer will implement, maintain, and coach Project Management best practices to ensure an on-schedule delivery of a high-quality game. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and open mind - consistently providing an objective perspective on team velocity & risks to the project.
Open to fully remote candidates ideally located in Montreal or in the Eastern time zone of the US willing to flex to PDT hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a cross-functional team in all project management rituals: scoping, sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.
- Set up and maintain our JIRA Project to keep the team organized and on task. As needed, write complex queries using JQL.
- Hold the team accountable to their stated goals through regular check-ins.
- Accurately forecast project completion based on scope and velocity.
- Organize, support, and optimize the team; knocking down obstacles before the team encounters them.
- Create & maintain project tracking documentation to share with the team and stakeholders (burndown charts, burnup charts, team velocity changes, etc.).
- Objectively measure, review, and report project data to game leads and executives
- Effectively communicate risks around assumptions vs. actuals and make educated recommendations for mitigating project risks including cost of change when plans change
- Be a strong advocate for constant improvement across all vectors: team, processes, product, etc.
- Lead by example. Set the tone for the team to ensure high productivity and morale: engagement, enthusiasm, professionalism and a strong work ethic.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a production role within the games industry orchestrating work for internal & external teams
- 2+ years of experience developing free-to-play games with data-based decision-making and running games-as-a-service in live operations.
- At least one mobile game shipped
- Firm understanding of Agile, Waterfall and other project management best practices including: Costing/Estimating (T-shirt sizing, etc.), Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives.
- Experience measuring and tracking team progress against long-term goals. Basic understanding of Burnup and Burndown charts and excited to learn more.
- Superb time management skills
- Proficient at various production tools: Jira, Confluence, G-Suite, MS Office, Mac OS, etc.
- Demonstrated objective judgment under uncertain circumstances with maturity and confidence to effectively address critical issues.
- Collaborative nature with a strong ability to lead
- Able to manage difficult conversations and facilitate disagreements
- An open mind and an ability to adapt new ways of thinking and executing
- Able to embrace change and uncertainty and apply a creative approach to problem-solving
- Ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
- Exceptional oral and written communications skills
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with or affinity for Disney, Pixar & Star Wars
- Appreciation for quality product and the user experience
Avantages
Pourquoi Ludia pourrait être l’endroit parfait pour toi ? Parce qu’on prend grand soin de nos Ludiens !
Une flexibilité à 100% : travail à distance dans tout le Québec et horaires flexibles
Un plan de santé impressionnant et une assistance médicale virtuelle disponible 24h/24 ;
REER collectif avec participation de l'employeur, programmes de recommandation et de primes
Avantages du bureau dans le Vieux-Montréal : petits déjeuners, café et thé, et déjeuners gratuits, 5@7, Gym ;
Remboursement partiel de votre STM/RTM ;
Perks and Benefits
Why is Ludia the perfect place for you? Because we take great care of our Ludians !
100% flexibility: remote work in all Quebec and flexible hours
An impressive health plan and a virtual medical assistance available 24h/24;
Collective RRSP with employer participation, referral and bonus programs
Office perks in Old Montreal: breakfasts, coffee and tea, and free lunches, 5@7, Gym;
Partial refund of your STM/RTM;
Interested? We can’t wait to meet you!
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Last updated on Sep 5, 2024