Manager Game Development

Company: IGT
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Manager Game DevelopmentLocation:Reno, NV, US, 89521Requisition ID: 10195IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3466342-1&h=1955860405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igt.com%2F&a=www.igt.com) .OverviewDo you have a compelling vision for creating award winning games in the gaming industry? IGT is looking for a Producer Manager who will inspire teams to create Core game titles across MLP, Video, and Stepper product lines. As a working manager, you will work on your own projects as a Senior Producer and guides other Producers as a mentor and leader. You will collaborate closely with the Creative Director with gathering and providing effective and constructive feedback, providing suggestions and solutions for product improvement where applicable.ResponsibilitiesAs the Producer Manager you must be highly skilled at:

• Managing the development, from concept to release, of assigned games and manages the product development cycle tasks to deliver products that satisfy corporate, licensor, and market requirements on-schedule, within budget and with desired functionality
• Defining the technical and creative vision, creating and maintaining product documentation, leading a game development team to successfully accomplish the vision
• Coordinating inputs from a variety of creative and knowledgeable individuals, prioritizing feedback, and communicating outcomes to leadership and game teams
• Is an SME on industry trends, sharing insights and inspiration with the studio based on market evaluation and on-going research.
• Managing employees who perform similar or related tasks, has direct and indirect reports
• Provides mentorship and direction to Producers, Designers and creative talent providing regular feedback that helps them move forward along their IGT career path
• Encourages curiosity and challenges staff to continually develop their creative skills and the overall skill level of the department
• Conducts regular performance reviews and creates career development plans for personnel
• Attracts, retains and motivates a high-performing creative team through creation and maintenance of a collaborative and supportive development culture.
• Projects a positive collaborative attitudeQualifications
  • Masters / Bachelors Degree in Gaming, Design, Mathematics or equivalent
  • Brings a solid and relevant portfolio of 7+ years that includes unique, successful and relevant projects in the gaming industry and/or casino gaming
  • Demonstrated experience via multiple shipped titles in a lead role with oversight of a design group or creative discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate product vision and align creative vision with both internal partners and an intended market
  • Experience collaborating with teams of strategists, creatives, designers, producers, account managers and content developers.
  • Experience managing and cultivating the career development or staff members
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the gaming industryKeys to Success
    • Building collaborative relationships
    • Decision making
    • Drive results
    • Foster innovation
    • Personal energy
    • Self-leadership#LI-JU1In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer generous time-off plans, a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center and cafeteria, and free identity theft insurance to name a few.IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com .

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