Senior Producer

About the role

We are building a new, unannounced cross-platform Strategy/MMO title and need a producer to help guide our development pods in Barcelona. You will partner with feature owners to manage the full lifecycle of game components while fostering a healthy and efficient team environment. This role requires a proactive leader who can navigate ambiguity and drive execution in a fast-paced studio. You will be responsible for ensuring that strategic objectives are translated into clear, actionable plans for multiple teams. The position demands a balance between creative vision and operational discipline to keep complex projects on track. You will act as a central hub for information and alignment across the Barcelona production ecosystem. Success in this role will be measured by the predictability and quality of delivered features.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Coordinate production tasks, triage issues, and manage release planning for the new strategy title.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimize output and maintain team culture in Barcelona.
• Establish and maintain production workflows and processes across the live service project lifecycle.
• Take ownership of team performance and serve as a coach for individual contributors to foster growth.
• Facilitate requirement gathering, capacity planning, and dependency tracking with art, product, and leadership teams.
• Monitor project status rigorously to ensure timely delivery of features against strict milestones.
• Run recurring team rituals such as sprint planning and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and learning.
• Analyze production metrics and adjust plans to mitigate risks and remove blockers efficiently.
• Partner closely with engineering leads to align technical scope with production schedules and resource availability.
• Act as the central communication node for cross-functional dependencies impacting the development pods.
• Maintain detailed documentation of production decisions and changes for future reference and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and tooling improvements to enhance team efficiency.
• Support the creation of clear roadmaps and pitch decks for internal stakeholders and leadership reviews.
• Ensure all production activities adhere to the project's quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Drive the execution of live operations readiness planning and support post-launch monitoring activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production within game development teams, demonstrating a proven track record.
• Background working on large-scale live service titles with complex operational demands.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and standard industry practices for software development lifecycle.
• Advanced skills in JIRA, including custom workflows, reporting, and advanced board configurations.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and report project status effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on operational efficiency and meticulous attention to detail.
• Capability to assess and prioritize multiple issues, dependencies, and risks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience facilitating cross-team communication and organization to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to articulate plans and updates clearly.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and scope in a dynamic game development environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment under pressure.
• Understanding of software development processes and technical constraints is mandatory.

Nice to have

• Experience working in large-scale agile environments such as SAFe or LeSS.
• Background in managing third-party vendors and external partnerships for game development.
• Technical background or experience working closely with core engineering teams and tools.
• Certification as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach to formalize agile leadership practices.
• Personal interest in gaming to better relate to the product and the player perspective.

Practical notes

The engagement is Full-time. The location is Barcelona, Spain, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in-office. Scopely will never ask for payment or financial information during the hiring process. All official communication will come from an email address ending in @scopely.com. If you encounter suspicious requests, contact recruiting@scopely.com. There is no specified travel requirement or visa information listed for this position at this time.