Group Program Manager - (US-WA-Redmond - 98074)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:105135423
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Job Title: Group Program Manager Job Category: Game Design Product: Games Date Posted: 05/25/2009 Job Code: 256982 Location: WA - Redmond Travel Required: Executive Producer / Group Program Manager Microsoft Game Studios' Halo team is looking for an Executive Producer. Work on one of the most exciting and creative intellectual properties in the industry; we are gathering an incredible team to help drive the future of Halo. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that the project is hitting its quality and "fun" goals while actively managing the schedule and milestone deliverables. Work with external and internal development teams. Work with the production team to manage day-to-day development issues; identify problems in advance and drive creative solutions to fix them. Facilitate communication across the project team; clearly communicate tasks and responsibilities to staff. Work with leads and team of producers to update and maintain project schedule. Identify and remove roadblocks that prevent the team from performing to their highest potential. Coordinate and lead efforts across a large "virtual" cross-functional team including groups as diverse as: Test, Marketing, User Research, Localization, Business Development, Licensing, Legal, and more. Provide regular status to the various MGS teams, including conducting internal reviews with leads and MGS Management. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Deep experience shipping games. You have experience shipping AAA current generation games through a minimum of three product cycles. Experience working with publishing and internal teams Strong Cross-Team Communication Skills. You can talk to creatives (e.g. artists and game designers), technical people (e.g. programmers), and non-technical people (e.g. PR and Marketing) alike. When conflicts occur, you bring people together, you listen, you mitigate, and you resolve. Deals with Ambiguity. You use your instincts, experiences, and team to identify, assess, and solve problems quickly and frequently. Exceptional Organization Skills. You are detailed and organized. You never let anything fall through the cracks. You are clear, concise, and specific. When you participate in a meeting, you clarify, capture and follow up on all action items. Passion for and Knowledge of Games. The first requirement is to love video games. The second is to understand what makes a great video game. Minimum of 8 years in the industry