Job Title: Head of Production

Department: Production

Location: Remote

Reports to: COO

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

Define and implement production strategies and workflows that optimise team performance and project outcomes.
Collaborate with studio leadership to shape the overall roadmap, setting production goals and KPIs.
Mentor and guide production team members, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Project Management

Oversee the production of multiple titles, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Establish clear project milestones and ensure consistent communication of progress across stakeholders.
Proactively identify and address risks or bottlenecks, maintaining smooth development pipelines.

Team Management

Manage and grow the internal production team, including producers, project managers, and coordinators.
Collaborate closely with design, art, and engineering teams to align production plans with creative and technical goals.
Partner with HR and leadership to attract, retain, and develop top talent.

Vendor and Partner Management

Coordinate with external development teams, ensuring successful delivery of outsourced work.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, contractors, and vendors.
Oversee contract negotiations, milestone approvals, and delivery reviews.

Process and Improvement

Analyse and refine production processes to drive efficiency and scalability.
Implement and leverage tools to improve team collaboration and project tracking.
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to keep the studio competitive.

Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience in a senior production role within the mobile games industry.
Strong understanding of the mobile games development lifecycle and free-to-play models.
Demonstrated success managing both internal teams and external partners across multiple projects.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Expertise in production tools like Jira, Trello, or equivalent project management software.
Ability to handle complex challenges and make data-driven decisions.

Desirable