Full-Time

Lead Producer

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Posted on 9/17/2024

Zynga

Zynga

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops social games for mobile platforms

Social Impact
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$109.8k - $175.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Product Management
Product Operations
Product
Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
SCRUM
Requirements
  • 8+ years production experience with one or more complete development cycles in a production role
  • Launch and support of a game or product as a live service
  • Demonstrate outstanding organization, communication and leadership skills
  • Comfortable switching between the tactical and strategic
  • Experience with Agile/Waterfall/SCRUM development
  • Consistent track record working in rapid development cycles.
  • Experience leading multi-discipline teams.
  • Must be self-directed, detail oriented and a problem solver with a burning desire to contribute to a uniquely creative environment.
  • Promote candid communication of issues with a show and tell approach.
  • Social Casino and/or Real-World Casino experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the production schedule of the project.
  • Optimize capacity across a project based on team efficiency and velocity.
  • Effective leadership of producers providing guidance, support and career growth.
  • Ensure that key developmental and production objectives are satisfied.
  • Implements project tracking through JIRA and scope management processes.
  • Coordinate roadmap planning, execution, review and release of project sprints and live updates.
  • Set priorities of action items and lead the communication and alignment with the team.
  • Proactively identify dependencies and risks to the project plan and own the solutions to mitigate those risks.
  • Define and continually improve the production process.
  • Communicate project status regularly with team members and track the status of tasks and ensure goals are met.
  • Write and maintain internal documentation.
  • Serves as an internal game critic and player advocate providing and collecting feedback with an eye towards making the game the best it can be.
  • Champion an open, inclusive and positive work environment.

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$841.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zynga's global reach spans over 175 countries, enhancing market penetration.
  • The release of Star Wars: Hunters on PC could attract a new gaming audience.
  • Partnerships with brands like Toyo Tires enhance Zynga's game offerings and visibility.

What critics are saying

  • The IBM lawsuit loss may lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.
  • Chartboost's acquisition by LoopMe could disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.
  • The NFT market's volatility poses risks for Zynga's Oras NFT collection.

What makes Zynga unique

  • Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.
  • The freemium model allows Zynga to monetize through in-game purchases and advertising.
  • Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

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Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

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