Executive Producer/Director

Responsibilities:

About Tencent
Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.
Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.
Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

About IEG
Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) is responsible for the R&D, operation, and development of the company’s interactive entertainment business including games and eSports. Through online gaming, live broadcasts, and offline eSports, IEG assists the company in leading the global interactive entertainment market to create better interactive entertainment content experiences for users.

Tencent Venture Lab is seeking an Executive Producer to join our team. You will provide crucial production support and advisory to our portfolio companies, driving quality outcomes through your expertise in collaboration, organizational structuring, and efficient processes in production. This role involves the opportunity to enhance the performance of innovative game development studios worldwide. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep game development knowledge, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership skills, passionate about delivering high-quality entertainment experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with executive teams of European portfolio studios to align strategic product planning, franchise, and lifecycle management, with business goals and investment objectives.
• Provide insights on market & industry trends to guide strategic investments. Monitor and analyze the performance of portfolio companies from product perspective to ensure maximum ROI.
• Drive game quality in a collaborative and constructive way, partner with essential team members to create an organizational structure and processes that allow the team to efficiently produce high quality work on time and on budget.
• Ensure effective processes are in place for project tracking, including milestone reviews and feedback, work with dev team on their production related issues and challenges
• Prepare and regularly communicate project status information to management
• Work on Gaas and innovation promotions
• Serve as a mentor to executive team within portfolio companies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions to disseminate knowledge and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Project Management or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior or Executive Producer or VP of Development, with proven track record of developing and successfully shipping games on multiple platforms.
• Leadership experience in setting strategic direction. Outstanding organizational skills and ability.
• Experience managing a production team ideally externally—experience with medium-large teams or development studios within the video game industry within one location and globally.
• An understanding of a wide range of project management concepts, tools, and approaches and an ability to tailor methods to meet the requirements of the team
• Experience delivering multiple high-quality entertainment experiences, understanding the motivations of your player base, and can assess innovation to deliver upon expectations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Deep knowledge of performance optimization techniques and technology trends. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Passion for gaming and deep understanding of the gaming industry. Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams.

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