Third Party Game Producer

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in the UK seeks an experienced Third Party Game Producer. The role involves managing relationships with external studios, coordinating business operations, and supporting post-launch content for live service games. Ideal candidates have a strong background in game production, particularly with DLC and live service titles, and a passion for gaming.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in a game production role, with at least one shipped title on console or PC.
• Experience working on a live service game, preferably with DLC production.
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate with external development partners.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with third-party development studios.
• Coordinate contract schedules, budgets, and business operations.
• Monitor and support post-launch content and updates.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure a successful game lifecycle.
• Assist with project management tasks as needed.

Skills

Game production experience

Live service expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Passion for gaming

Job description

Third Party Game Producer

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Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a skilled and experienced Third-Party Game Producer to join our team! The successful candidate will facilitate the development and ongoing success of a live service game project developed by one of Sony's esteemed external studio partners. A background in producing a shipped game and/or running post‑launch updates for live service games is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the third‑party development studio. Facilitate clear and consistent communication to ensure alignment of deliverables, expectations, and blockers.
• Business Operations: Coordinate contract schedules, budgets, approvals and business operations between the external partner and internal departments such as, but not limited to, quality assurance, finance and legal.
• Live Service Support: Monitor post‑launch content, including major expansions, DLC, in‑game events, and regular updates. Collaborate with the development team to establish and implement a robust content roadmap that keeps players engaged and keeps SIE stakeholders informed.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Liaise with various internal Sony teams to ensure a cohesive and successful game life cycle.
• Project Management: Assist with project lifecycle when needed, from milestone planning and execution to post‑launch content strategy. Support project timelines, budgets, and prioritisation to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience: Demonstrated ability in a game production role, with at least one shipped title on console or PC.
• Live Service Expertise: Demonstrable experience working on a live service game, with a strong preference for candidates who have led the production and release of DLC and other post‑launch content.
• Third‑Party Production: Proven ability to manage and collaborate effectively with external development partners.
• Platform Knowledge: A good understanding of the PlayStation ecosystem and its certification processes.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Problem‑Solving: Proactive and adept at identifying and mitigating risks to the project timeline, budget, and quality. Flexibility and adaptability are key requirements.
• Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a deep understanding of current industry trends, particularly within the live service genre.

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