Sr. Manager, Game Production

Scopely is looking for a Sr. Manager, Game Production to join the Looney Tunes team in Bangalore on a hybrid basis! At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. The Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem team embraces the "One Team, One Dream" culture every day. Everybody is empowered to work with a high level of autonomy and ownership to deliver the best possible player experience. What You Will Do Oversee Production : Lead and run all aspects of production for a critical and exciting new initiative within the product, collaborating with cross-functional teams and setting clear delivery expectations for all stakeholders Production Expertise : Possess in-depth knowledge of production processes and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on scrum implementation and best practices. Adapt processes as needed, striking a balance between traditional production methods and agile principles to ensure flexibility and efficiency Pod Management : Take full ownership of the production management for the entire pod, driving team efficiency and maintaining high levels of productivity Tech Production: Oversee the end-to-end Tech Production process, including planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting, while driving roadmap alignment across platforms and maintaining detailed documentation through regular progress reviews Communication : Ensure effective communication of project status, progress, risks, and issues to management, fostering transparency and alignment Scheduling and Backlog : Manage project schedules, maintain task backlogs, and align deliverables with overarching goals Collaboration with Product and Design : Work closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into actionable production timelines and communicate delivery plans to stakeholders. Team Anchoring : Lead and anchor the game’s production team, enabling seamless collaboration across all production lanes Industry Best Practices : Stay updated on mobile, casual, and social gaming best practices, integrating relevant insights into production workflows Stakeholder Alignment : Facilitate cross-disciplinary alignment to ensure unified objectives and smooth execution across teams What We’re Looking For We're looking to hire an experienced producer who is passionate about organizing and delivering high-quality mobile games in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will have: 7+ years of game production experience with a proven track record across multiple mobile, casual, and/or social game titles and thrive in managing complex projects under tight deadlines Proven track record of managing end-to-end production for games or handling major features from ideation to delivery Previous production experience in shipping a game is an added advantage Well-versed in various production methodologies with hands-on experience in end-to-end scrum implementation Strong understanding of backlog management, grooming, and sprint planning to ensure effective daily execution Comprehensive understanding of the game development lifecycle, including the workings of cross-functional teams and their processes Experience in establishing cross-functional workflows aligned with overall production processes to manage deliverables meticulously Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features on time and within budget Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks proactively and efficiently A collaborative team player who is hands-on with design, production, and development Deep passion for games and creating fun, engaging, and addictive user ex