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IO Interactive is looking for a talented Lead Technical Producer to join our Backbone team, the core programming team that powers our ambitious game projects. We are currently working on Project 007, a brand-new James Bond video game featuring an original Bond story, and Project Fantasy, a groundbreaking online fantasy RPG for console and PC. Both projects are built on Glacier, our state-of-the-art proprietary game engine. As a Lead Technical Producer, you will oversee a team of producers, each responsible for leading cross-disciplinary teams alongside a Technical Lead and a Product Owner. You will drive production strategy and execution for technical initiatives, ensuring smooth workflows, aligned priorities, and successful project delivery. Working closely with the Executive Technical Producer, Technical Director, and Product Manager, you will play a key role in balancing scope, quality, and efficiency across multiple teams while optimizing production processes and risk management strategies.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and mentor a team of Technical Producers, ensuring they have the support, guidance, and tools to drive their respective teams effectively
Oversee production strategy and execution for technical initiatives, aligning with company goals and product roadmaps
Facilitate communication and alignment between technical, production, and product leadership to optimize cross-functional collaboration
Improve processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, risk mitigation, and technical excellence
Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring teams remain on track while maintaining performance and quality standards
Track memory budgets and performance at all stages of development
Manage, coordinate, and validate builds and branches, ensuring alignment with game timelines and milestones
Drive production best practices, ensuring smooth coordination between engineering, design, and product teams
Collaborate with the Executive Producer and leadership to define long-term production strategies and scalability plans
Participate in recruitment and performance reviews for technical team members
Requirements:
Proven experience in technical production, project management, or leadership roles within game development or technology-driven projects
Strong knowledge of project management methods, tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), and software defect tracking
Deep understanding of game development pipelines, live service workflows, and/or technical platform development
Experience managing and mentoring production teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, able to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communicator and relationship builder across multiple stakeholders and leadership levels
Familiarity with software development practices, system integration, and version control systems (Perforce, Git, etc.)
Excellent leadership, mentorship, and conflict resolution skills
Nice to have:
Experience with game engines or large-scale technical development
Background in software engineering
Experience in organizational change, process improvement, or scaling teams