Game Producer

Yahoo, a leading global media and technology firm in the United States, is actively seeking an experienced Game Producer to spearhead the creation and production of original games for the Yahoo Games platform. This pivotal role requires end-to-end production management, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality game titles.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the complete production lifecycle for Yahoo Games' first-party original titles, from initial concept to live operations.
• Partnering with Product Management and Game Design to define game vision, core mechanics, features, and overall scope.
• Assessing game scope to ensure feasibility within established timelines.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, schedules, and key milestones across design, engineering, art, QA, and live operations.
• Organizing and coordinating internal teams and external development partners for seamless project execution.
• Managing the end-to-end process for third-party game integrations, including intake, scheduling, coordination with external developers, and internal readiness checks.
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, QA, Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to ensure third-party games adhere to Yahoo's standards and requirements.
• Driving Agile workflows, encompassing backlog management, story creation, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Working hand-in-hand with engineers, designers, and asset creators to resolve dependencies and facilitate delivery.
• Managing QA processes to guarantee high-quality releases across desktop and mobile web platforms.
• Supporting post-launch live operations, including updates, bug fixes, content refreshes, and performance optimization.
• Clearly communicating project status, potential risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders and leadership.
• Championing quality, player experience, and sustainable development practices throughout the production process.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Game Producer or in a comparable production role within the games industry.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully shipping casual games, preferably on desktop and mobile web platforms.
• A robust understanding of game development pipelines, Agile methodologies, and cross-disciplinary team collaboration.
• Experience working with both internal teams and external development partners.
• Proven experience managing third-party integrations or external partner workflows.
• The ability to create and manage complex project plans while remaining adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, coupled with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Experience overseeing QA and supporting live operations for released games.
• A genuine passion for creating outstanding games and delivering exceptional player experiences.
• Proficiency with Jira for project management and tracking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with daily games or products driven by live operations.
• Familiarity with the constraints and performance considerations of browser-based game development.
• Experience in close collaboration with product managers within a product-led organizational structure.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• A competitive 401k retirement plan
• Backup childcare support
• Education stipends
• And much more!

Job Type: Full-time, Remote

Salary Range: $91,000 - $189,000 annually

Experience Level: 5+ years