Position Overview:

Are you a passionate game developer with a groundbreaking mindset? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and love the thrill of creating something new? If so, Zynga, one of the largest and most innovative mobile game development studios, invites you to join our Core Game Division for an unannounced new game.

At Zynga, we craft a diverse array of captivating mobile games enjoyed by millions around the globe. Now, we're forging new ground with an exciting 3D action game and seeking talented, self-starting developers to help us bring this vision to life. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled, diverse professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.

In this role, you'll leverage your experience and skills to build engaging, high-quality gaming experiences. You'll collaborate with like-minded innovators in a supportive environment that values creativity, initiative, and diverse perspectives. If you're ready to take on new challenges and be a part of something groundbreaking, we want to hear from you. Join us and help craft the future of mid-core mobile gaming.

The Lead Producer will keep a clear line of communication with the game team and will build and maintain task lists and schedules for the project. A crucial part of the Lead Producer role is the communication of the key daily, weekly and quarterly goals, achievements, issues, concerns and updates to the team.

Under the direction of the Executive Producer, work will encompass identifying, describing, tracking and reviewing tasks and priorities for development team members. The Lead Producer will take a central role in the organization and management of individual, departmental and project-wide scheduling, Identification of risks and task dependencies, capacity planning, and facilitating effective communication within the team and with key internal and external partners.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the various production schedules associated with the project.
• Optimize capacity across a project based on team efficiency and velocity.
• Effective mentorship of producers providing guidance, support and career growth.
• Ensure that key developmental and production objectives are satisfied.
• Implements project tracking through JIRA and scope management processes.
• Coordinate roadmap planning, execution, review and release of project sprints and live updates.
• Set priorities of action items and lead the communication and alignment with the team.
• Proactively identify dependencies and risks to the project plan and own the solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Define and continually improve the production process.
• Communicate project status regularly with team members and track the status of tasks and ensure goals are met.
• Write and maintain internal documentation.
• Serves as an internal game critic and player advocate providing and collecting feedback with an eye towards making the game the best it can be.
• Champion an open, inclusive and positive work environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 8+ years production experience with one or more complete development cycles in a production role
• Launch and support of a game or product as a live service
• Demonstrate outstanding organization, communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable switching between the tactical and strategic
• Experience with Agile/Waterfall/SCRUM development
• Proven track record working in rapid development cycles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented and a problem solver with a burning desire to contribute to a uniquely creative environment.
• Promote candid communication of issues with a show and tell approach.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Subsidized Back-up child care (US)
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players 

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at AccommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $109,800 and $175,500 per year. 

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.   Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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