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For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog Position Overview Echtra Games is looking for an Executive Producer to join our growing team for a new AAA PC and Console ARPG project. We are looking for a production leader who is experienced at managing a large team of direct and indirect reports, and will have a good understanding of a wide range of leadership, management, communication, and production practices. They also need to be able to help drive and motivate the team and help to cultivate a positive team culture. Ultimately, this candidate will be a problem solver and not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. This will include everything from in-the-trenches problem solving that arises in the development processes to high level team planning and career coaching. Echtra Games is a medium sized and growing game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules! Key Roles and Responsibilities * Own execution of the game development process to ensure it's on time, on budget and at a high quality that realizes the vision for the project. * Work with your reports and discipline team leads to maintain and update an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work on time and on budget. * Advocate for goals and team principles to help maintain and develop a healthy and supportive work environment. * Identify and help guide the team around potential hazards that come up through the normal game development process * Help define and set best practices and make sure they are communicated out across the team. * Build and strengthen the communication across a distributed team in multiple time zones. * Advocate for the player experience by collaborating with design, engineering, and QA to maintain a focus on delivering polished gameplay. * Effectively communicate the core of your game to other parts of the Zynga organization, and help ensure that your game leverages the resources of the larger organization. * Facilitate regular progress reviews and presentations with cross-functional teams and external partners, highlighting key milestones and risk mitigation strategies to reinforce confidence in the development schedule. * Oversee milestone planning and execution, ensuring all internal and external teams align with the schedule for production, alpha, beta, and go-to-market preparations. * Develop and implement individualized growth plans for production team members. Desired Skills and Experience * 10+ yrs of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development with at least 2 games shipped as Executive Producer, Development Director or Game Director. * Understands how to lead multi-disciplinary teams and how to create and grow great games. * Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development process. Understands the ins and outs of game development from concept through live operations. * Able to motivate, support and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives. * Experience with and knowledge of RPG, ARPG, and Looter Shooter game systems, balance, and variety. * Experience with various project management tools. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). * Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail. * Small and large scale problem solver. Pluses * Experience in Jira and Confluence * Experience working in Unreal Engine based projects * Background in AAA games What we offer you: * Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) * 401K Company Match Contribution (US) * RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada) * Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada) * Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US) * Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs * Global Fitness reimbursement program * Global Wellbeing Program * Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners * Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees * Family planning support program * Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves * Subsidized Back-up child care (US) * Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events * Flexible working hours on many teams * Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups * Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: Colorado: $154,400 and $228,500 per year California: $163,400 and $241,820 per year Illinois: $163,400 and $241,820 per year New York State (inclusive of New York City): $183,800 and $272,000 per year Washington: $154,400 and $228,500 per year Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also receive 16 paid holidays per calendar year, unlimited discretionary time off, and will receive up to 6.5 sick days per calendar year. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. 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