Director Of Production & Business Operations

Welcome to Find Your Fun, a Wizards of the Coast Studio. We aim to entertain children through the power of play. We are a team of game designers, artists, developers, product managers, and more building a portfolio of apps, including the popular preschool app World of Peppa Pig. Do you want to come and build beloved kids' apps with us?
Join our studio as Director of Production & Business Operations to lead the delivery of live-service mobile apps for kids! Reporting to the Studio Head of Find Your Fun, you will drive a new IP from concept to launch and grow the successful World of Peppa app! Bring a heart for nurturing people and developing culture, a head for financial planning and Business Operations, and a career of creating and operating Games as a Service software products.
 
What You'll Do:
-Deliver Products: Ensure products meet milestones and budgets from concept to launch, manage scope, schedule processes, tools, and resources.
-Manage Finances: Coordinate budgets, forecasts, and financial planning; collaborating closely with the Studio Head on P/L management.
-Optimize Operations: Streamline production processes, people, and workflows for increased velocity and quality.
-Direct Partner Reporting Lines: Lead IT operations, HR, and production delivery leads.
-Manage Vendors and Contracts: Oversee vendor, legal, and 3rd party contract management and negotiation.
-Mitigate Risk: Be accountable for dependency management and risk management.
-Lead Growth: Support hiring, managing, and nurturing a diverse group of passionate gaming professionals with a focus on developing leaders and growing careers.
-Mentor Teams: Foster excellence and continuous improvement in production teams.
-Create Culture: Build a culture that fosters positive relationships with internal teams and external partners for shared success.
-Set Bar for Excellence: Ensure excellence in studio, product, and operations tools and workflows.
 
What You'll Bring
-Production Expertise: Deep toolkit in production methodology, technical proficiency, and adaptability.
-Experience: Games production, preferably mobile, with a mix of managerial and operational roles.
-Financial Knowledge: Exceptional financial management skills with experience navigating Canadian Tax Credits
-Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills, able to navigate complexity with persistence and focus on goals.
-Passion for Gaming: Excitement and passion for the gaming industry, with a test-and-learn approach.
-People Skills: Experience managing and nurturing a diverse spectrum of game professionals.
-People-first Approach: Care about excellence, helping others succeed, and contributing to a standout studio culture.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.
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