Production Manager II

Production Manager II

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Production Manager II for a Remote opportunity .

Position Title: Production Manager II


Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 05/26/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $50.00/hr-$58/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary:
The primary focus of this role is to monitor and guarantee the timely execution of production and maintenance milestones for developer teams across various projects. You will work closely with a diverse network of content producers and developers to implement quality-of-life updates, streamlining processes to enhance operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful launches
  
• Coordinate with internal teams, including art, audio, and QA, to ensure seamless integration and high-quality output
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
  
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues to management as needed
  
• Regularly check active projects to ensure they are operative as expected and flag any issues to key stakeholders
  
• Play an active role in various testing phases, from pre-certification to final launch, ensuring QA and performance best practices are implemented throughout
  
• Track relevant platform bugs and alert potentially affected development teams
  
• Demonstrate and promote high attention to detail when documenting workflows, schedules, and trackers individually or collaboratively
  
• Playtest new features for bugs and performance impact
  
• Conduct routine assessments of project status to evaluate system stability and performance metrics
  
• Monitor and document weekly project activities to verify the delivery and availability of all necessary assets
  

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in game production, project management, or a related field
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept to launch
• Strong understanding of game development pipelines, including design, art, audio, and QA
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with remote teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret data and inform development decisions
• Familiarity with Horizon Worlds and the metaverse entertainment landscape
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, game development, business administration)

Candidate Requirements
Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in game production, project management, or a related field
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept to launch
• Strong understanding of game development pipelines, including design, art, audio, and QA

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with Unity or other game engines
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira)

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237635 when responding to this ad.

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