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Executive Producer
Redmond, WA, US
Job Category: Software Engineering: Program Management
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 803362-86459
Division: Interactive Entertainment Business
The success of Xbox has been built upon the portfolio of core games from Microsoft Studios. The Core Games Publishing team’s charter is to partner with the best developers in the world to create the next great core franchises for this generation and future generations of Xbox.
You will work with an experienced team at Microsoft Studios and with world-class development partners to drive the success of AAA core games in the highly competitive and fascinating world of interactive entertainment. Success in this role requires many traits, but above all else stands teamwork, leadership and a dedication to excellence. Coordinating the efforts between teams within Microsoft and at our development partners is a big responsibility. This position involves the following responsibilities:
Build a strong working relationship with development partner and help them with any obstacles to ensure that the game is “fun” and on time. It is critical to have a thorough understanding of games in the genres we are working in: primarily Shooter, Action-Adventure, and RPG.
Lead a large cross-functional “virtual” team, including groups as diverse as: Programming, Art, Game Design, Audio, Test, Marketing, Content Publishing, User Research, Localization, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and more.
Identify problems in advance and drive creative solutions to fix them. A Senior Producer needs to be able to see challenges before they arise, create plans to manage the tasks and alleviate the risks, and pitch in to execute those plans as needed.
Work with the development partner and the teams in Microsoft Studios to balance the game schedule and milestones with the fun/quality of the game.
Drive communication between Microsoft Studios and development partner, within Microsoft Studios, and across Microsoft Studios and the rest of the Xbox organization. Provide regular status to the various Microsoft Studios teams, including conducting internal reviews with leads and Microsoft Studios Management.
Microsoft Studios has a number of successful core franchises: Halo, Fable, Forza Motorsport, and Gears of War. Our job is to add new blood to this stable of AAA franchises. We have huge ambitions for what we want to accomplish, and we need a great senior producer to be able to help us get where we want to go.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Deep Experience Shipping Games. You must have experience shipping AAA current generation console games through multiple product cycles.
Passion for and Knowledge of Games. The first requirement is to love video games. The second is to understand what makes a great video game.
Strong Cross-Team Communication Skills. You can talk to “creatives” (e.g. artists and game designers), technical people (e.g. programmers), and non-technical people (e.g. PR and Marketing) alike. When conflicts occur, you bring people together, you listen, you mitigate, and you resolve.
Deals with Ambiguity. There is no instruction manual on how to be a great producer. You use your instincts, experiences, and team to identify, assess, and solve problems quickly and frequently. We’re looking for someone that drives solutions and not someone that just reports problems.
Exceptional Organization Skills. You are detailed and organized. You never let anything fall through the cracks. You are clear, concise, and specific. When you participate in a meeting, you clarify, capture and follow up on all action items.
Travel. Since our partners are located across the globe, you can expect to make four or more trips a year; additional domestic travel is also required
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Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 803362-86459
Division: Interactive Entertainment Business
The success of Xbox has been built upon the portfolio of core games from Microsoft Studios. The Core Games Publishing team’s charter is to partner with the best developers in the world to create the next great core franchises for this generation and future generations of Xbox.
You will work with an experienced team at Microsoft Studios and with world-class development partners to drive the success of AAA core games in the highly competitive and fascinating world of interactive entertainment. Success in this role requires many traits, but above all else stands teamwork, leadership and a dedication to excellence. Coordinating the efforts between teams within Microsoft and at our development partners is a big responsibility. This position involves the following responsibilities:
Build a strong working relationship with development partner and help them with any obstacles to ensure that the game is “fun” and on time. It is critical to have a thorough understanding of games in the genres we are working in: primarily Shooter, Action-Adventure, and RPG.
Lead a large cross-functional “virtual” team, including groups as diverse as: Programming, Art, Game Design, Audio, Test, Marketing, Content Publishing, User Research, Localization, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and more.
Identify problems in advance and drive creative solutions to fix them. A Senior Producer needs to be able to see challenges before they arise, create plans to manage the tasks and alleviate the risks, and pitch in to execute those plans as needed.
Work with the development partner and the teams in Microsoft Studios to balance the game schedule and milestones with the fun/quality of the game.
Drive communication between Microsoft Studios and development partner, within Microsoft Studios, and across Microsoft Studios and the rest of the Xbox organization. Provide regular status to the various Microsoft Studios teams, including conducting internal reviews with leads and Microsoft Studios Management.
Microsoft Studios has a number of successful core franchises: Halo, Fable, Forza Motorsport, and Gears of War. Our job is to add new blood to this stable of AAA franchises. We have huge ambitions for what we want to accomplish, and we need a great senior producer to be able to help us get where we want to go.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Deep Experience Shipping Games. You must have experience shipping AAA current generation console games through multiple product cycles.
Passion for and Knowledge of Games. The first requirement is to love video games. The second is to understand what makes a great video game.
Strong Cross-Team Communication Skills. You can talk to “creatives” (e.g. artists and game designers), technical people (e.g. programmers), and non-technical people (e.g. PR and Marketing) alike. When conflicts occur, you bring people together, you listen, you mitigate, and you resolve.
Deals with Ambiguity. There is no instruction manual on how to be a great producer. You use your instincts, experiences, and team to identify, assess, and solve problems quickly and frequently. We’re looking for someone that drives solutions and not someone that just reports problems.
Exceptional Organization Skills. You are detailed and organized. You never let anything fall through the cracks. You are clear, concise, and specific. When you participate in a meeting, you clarify, capture and follow up on all action items.
Travel. Since our partners are located across the globe, you can expect to make four or more trips a year; additional domestic travel is also required
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Apply online at:http://www.microsoft-careers.com/job/Redmond-Executive-Producer-IEB-Microsoft-Studios-Core-%28803362%29-Job-WA-98052/2039571/