Associate Producer [Unannounced Project] (348)

Ubisoft ,
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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Company Description Ubisoft Leamington has been a member of the Ubisoft family since January 2017 and has collaborated on Tom Clancy's The Division & The Division 2, Far Cry 5 and Starlink: Battle For Atlas. Currently comprised of a 70-strong team, the studio is a solid and experienced group supported by a mix of veteran developers and promising young talent. Based in Royal Leamington Spa, Ubisoft Leamington is at the heart of a thriving destination for UK game developers. Job Description Implement the best processes, methods and tools to manage the delivery a project's feature(s) in the allocated time, at the required quality with efficient use of resources. Responsibilities * Manage and be accountable for the delivery of a feature or SKU with limited corporate impact and have a content and player driven focus; * Participate in the construction and guidance of a production team to reach the project's ambitions in terms of quality, timing and budget; * Support the day-to-day management of production team members and project management team members; * Mediate cross-discipline situations and have focus on delivery within the team and the project as a whole; * Provide reports on tasks and issues relating to project management and the project as a whole, both within the team and the studio and build relationships with those outside the studio; * Assess and manage risks and raise issues associated with the project; * Prioritise tasks, suggest relevant solutions to issues and track outcomes to milestones and other objectives relating to the project; * Assess the quality of the game during playtests and give constructive feedback on the project as whole; * Be involved with team activities in order to ensure a positive team morale; * Organise and define what is required from the team whilst managing the needs of the project in the short term; * Anticipate potential issues relating to the project and plan in accordance with these issues; * Collaborate with leads in order to plan effectively in accordance with timescales; * Work directly with the team and encourage collaboration in order to get results; * Optimise the use of the budget relating to the project and measure the financial impact and value of the team's plans; * Conduct ad hoc jobs related to content or project support as appropriate; * Collaborate with internal and external Quality Control teams to ensure bugs are fixed at the correct rate and to the correct priority. Qualifications Skills and Knowledge * Ability to quickly adapt to change and work effectively under pressure; * Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; * In depth knowledge of the video game industry and production processes; * Good knowledge of the video game market, qualities of leadership and/or knowledge of technology; * Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft suite e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; * Good knowledge of issue, task tracking software (e.g. Jira) and other task tracking tools; * Good knowledge of common project management methodologies (e.g. Agile). Relevant Experience * 3 - 5 years' relevant experience in project management with significant involvement in 1 published game; * Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent industry experience; * Experience in the video game industry is essential; * Experience in team management is desirable. Additional Information Benefits & Relocation Flexible working, 22 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown, private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and many more... Relocation assistance is available to anyone currently living 50 miles or more from the studio location. Please contact a member of the talent acquisition team to find out what we have to offer and how we can support with your move here... relocation really doesn't have to be a daunting prospect. Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections: Facebook: Twitter: Ubisoft Reflections & Ubisoft Leamington is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualifications: Skills and Knowledge Ability to quickly adapt to change and work effectively under pressure; Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; In depth knowledge of the video game industry and production processes; Good knowledge of the video game market, qualities of leadership and/or knowledge of technology; Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft suite e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Good knowledge of issue, task tracking software (e.g. Jira) and other task tracking tools; Good knowledge of common project management methodologies (e.g. Agile). Relevant Experience 3 - 5 years' relevant experience in project management with significant involvement in 1 published game; Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent

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