Game Producer
Prodigy Education
Software Engineering
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Nov 26, 2024
Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.
With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.
The Game Producer holds a pivotal position in guaranteeing the effective creation and launch of features in our game. In this role, you will drive advanced project planning and provide production leadership across multiple cross-functional teams. You’ll leverage your expertise to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality game features, enhancing the player experience and supporting the growth of our game portfolio.
Your Impact
- Collaborate with Product Owners to break down quarterly roadmaps into detailed, achievable sprint plans. Manage complex projects that span multiple sprints, with well-defined milestones to keep teams on track.
- Conduct in-depth risk assessments to identify immediate and long-term risks. Develop and execute mitigation strategies, continually improving team performance and production quality.
- Implement quality assurance processes to uphold high standards throughout the project lifecycle. Address challenges proactively, developing solutions to maintain project scope, timeline, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Work closely with Product Owners to prioritize and refine backlog tasks, ensuring readiness for upcoming sprints and smooth project flow.
- Keep stakeholders informed through regular updates, clear documentation, and effective reporting sessions, fostering transparency and alignment.
- Guide junior producers and associate producers in project management and team coordination best practices, fostering their professional growth.
About You
- You bring 5+ years hands-on experience within game development.
- An experienced and outcome-driven game producer with a record of consistently delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Skilled in advanced project planning and risk management, backlog management, with the ability to break down complex roadmaps into detailed, achievable sprint plans.
- Proactive in assessing and mitigating risks early to ensure smooth, uninterrupted project flow.
- Quality-focused, maintaining high standards across projects, reducing defects, and driving continuous improvement.
- A clear communicator who fosters transparency with stakeholders and team members, keeping everyone informed and engaged.
- A supportive mentor and leader, dedicated to developing junior producers and refining their project management skills.
- Known for building strong relationships and receiving positive feedback from stakeholders on project alignment with strategic goals and quality standards.
Working at Prodigy
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
- Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
- We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
- It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
- #LI-Hybrid
Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.
Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.