Producer II

Producer II Department: Production Employment Type: Full Time Location: Eugene, OR Compensation: $69,000 - $82,000 / year Description The Producer II leads cross-discipline teams on one or more projects and acts as the central point of contact between clients, studio leadership, the project team, and all stakeholders. This role ensures development is coordinated so projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and meet or exceed quality expectations. The Producer II executes a variety of tasks and key management objectives related to the development of assigned software products, from concept, to release and/or live operations. Day To Day Responsibilities Act as primary point-of-contact for customer stakeholder(s) Identifies and manages against project success goals  Collaborates with studio leadership and finance to align strategic goals and tactical measures Project-related Software and equipment procurement External development resource procurement. Owns outsourcing contract planning, negotiation, and management      Own the estimation, budgeting, and planning, prioritization, and scheduling of tasks related to the development of software projects, from concept to release and live operations Track resource allocation, expenditures, project schedules and corresponding budgets against contractual commitments Project financial tracking and reporting   Identify critical path risks and issues and responses, develop and implement mitigation plans as necessary. Drive risk action plan results Identify, drive implementation, and improve project development pipeline and workflow Provide regular project status and financial reports, communicate progress and risk to studio leadership Provide clear project vision, goals, and objectives to project team and stakeholders Facilitate communication and coordination for internal and external project resources to eliminate roadblocks and ensure successful SOW completion Work with project team and QA to manage bug assignment, priority-setting, and progress towards resolution Complete project retrospectives/post mortems Provide project demos, interviews as needed  Effective contributions to department process and best practices Skills Knowledge and Expertise Must Haves Exceptional project management practices and software expertise Demonstrate financial and business acumen Proactive and collaborative communication skills Motivated by careful, objective, & detail-oriented work Ability to work as part of a team Amateur or Professional Experience with Unity, Unreal or other game engine Strong interest in the industry and a desire to create high-quality interactive experiences with an eye towards successful product launch Strong Experience with Excel, including generating reports and charts. Nice-To-Have Skills Previous experience with video game development, including shipping of at least two (2) titles. Experience in a Live Operations environment in a Production role PMI PMP Certification Education & Experience  At least 5+ years of experience in a game development Producer and/or Project Manager role What We Can Offer You A Flexible Working Environment Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision 401K with employer match Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy Generous Paid Time Off 20 Paid Company Holidays in 2026 Relocation Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Fitness Club Discounts Sports Team Sponsorship Annual Company Events Project Wrap Parties A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone! Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.