Job Description
Microsoft Casual Games develops some of the most popular and enduring games in the world. From Solitaire to Sudoku, Minesweeper to Mahjong, for over 30 years Casual Games has delighted players of all ages with exciting, engaging gameplay on Windows, iOS, Android, and the Web.
Microsoft Casual Games team is seeking a Senior Game Producer to lead a significant new, R&D (Research & Development)-heavy, game from development through a successful launch and into live operations. This is a crucial role for a production leader who excels at navigating the complexities of a large organization to ship high-quality, polished games. The Senior Game Producer thrives in a dynamic environment, finding satisfaction in steering high visibility projects.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Join us at Microsoft Casual Games to take a leading role in creating our next great game. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-visibility project and delight millions of players worldwide.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Month Day, Year.
#GamingJobs
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Microsoft Casual Games team is seeking a Senior Game Producer to lead a significant new, R&D (Research & Development)-heavy, game from development through a successful launch and into live operations. This is a crucial role for a production leader who excels at navigating the complexities of a large organization to ship high-quality, polished games. The Senior Game Producer thrives in a dynamic environment, finding satisfaction in steering high visibility projects.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Join us at Microsoft Casual Games to take a leading role in creating our next great game. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-visibility project and delight millions of players worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Own project delivery from mid-stage development through launch and into live service, managing the roadmap, schedule, and key milestones.
- Drive R&D (Research & Development) and Iteration on the title to rapidly prove-out key features.
- Champion the launch process, serving as the key liaison for all compliance, legal, privacy, and security reviews to ensure a smooth path to market.
- Lead a cross-functional team of developers, designers, artists, and marketers, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Communicate with clarity and urgency, providing regular proactive updates on project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Optimize production pipelines to improve efficiency, reduce friction, and ensure predictable, high-quality releases.
- Embody our Culture & Values
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in production roles in gaming or entertainment industry, or other multi-disciplinary leadership
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience in development and shipping of at least one product release.
- 2+ years experience managing relationships with stakeholders, clients, and/or customers.
- 4+ years in game production, with a proven record of shipping successful titles in a senior role.
- Experience guiding multiple games from development through launch and into live operations.
- Experience with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.) and methodologies.
- Expertise in navigating compliance, privacy, and security frameworks within a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience releasing games on multiple platforms such as PC, Mobile and Web.
- Experienced using data and iteration to drive decision making and build alignment.
- A resilient, proactive problem-solver who is comfortable with ambiguity and drives for clarity.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building consensus.
- Deep experience with free-to-play and live service games.
- Passion for and understanding of the casual games market.
- Experience mentoring other producers.
- Experience working with AI in games.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Month Day, Year.
#GamingJobs
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology -
Industries
Software Development