RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking a Producer.
Summary:
In this role, you will partner with the lead Producer to define, build, maintain and continuously develop the component chain that enables our development teams to develop, build, test and distribute Forza titles; All with a goal of making it easier for them to build the highest quality gaming experiences, efficiently. You'll have the opportunity to engage with a cross-disciplinary team of creators to gather requirements for what they need to deliver high quality game content on time and at quality.
Key Tasks:
* Responsible for executing in partnership with the lead producer or leading directly, our day-to-day software development lifecycle rituals (i.e. Scrum rituals) such sprint planning, backlog refinement, bug triage, daily standup, sprint kick-off and sprint close rituals; All with the goal of ensuring the team sets achievable sprint by sprint goals and enabling the development team to execute
* Partner with the lead producer to break down features into work items, then coordinate deliverables across multiple teams, ushering them towards successful delivery
* Partner with the lead producer on Quarterly Milestone Planning, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement and Bug Triage rituals
* Lead Sprint Kick-off, daily standups, Sprint Close, Demo and Retrospective Rituals
* Work with development teams to usher deliverables through various stages of development, ensuring commitments are met on time and to the highest possible quality
* Partner with the team to define user stories and describe clear acceptance criteria for features and tasks
* Enter, track, and communicate project capacity and velocity, tracking and mitigating dependencies and risks
* Facilitate collaborative and effective communication between team members, ensuring awareness of schedules and progress through all phases of development
REQUIREMENTS:
* 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in Agile-based, Kanban and/or Waterfall software development or game production methodologies, with a proven ability to collaborate with engineers to achieve production plans
* 2-3 years of experience working with foundational, infrastructure, frameworks and/or core engineering teams and product
* 2-3 years of experience as a producer with a track record of exceptional performance
* At least 1 year of experience working with Quality Assurance engineers/teams defining testing plans for new features and bugs
* Project Management Tools/software experience such as Azure Dev Ops (ADO), Jira, Asana, Monday, and Confluence preferred
* Experience creating processes and driving results with internal & remote teams
* Worked within an org that shipped at least one game title in a production role supporting a AAA/Console based game or similar consumer-based software experience
* Knowledge of the game development lifecycle, from concept to production to continuous development and live management
* Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be a master at conflict resolution
* Keen attention to detail and strong analytical mind and problem-solving capabilities
* Capable of balancing a project's production requirements within budget and staff limitations while ensuring high production values are never compromised
* Passion for making the best games in the world
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.