Project Manager/ Producer, PC & Console Games
#160765-1 Job Title: Project Manager / Producer, PC and Console Games Location: Redmond, WA Rate: $60-$63/ hour Assignment Duration: 18 months expected World’s Edge is dedicated to advancing the legacy of the Age of Empires franchise. This role partners closely with the Executive Producer to manage day-to-day production, workflows, and cross-functional coordination across multiple projects within the studio. The Project Manager / Producer plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality feature development, product publishing, and partner collaboration while supporting a fast-paced, inclusive, and quality-driven production environment. This position has direct influence over development outcomes, delivery quality, and operational effectiveness across internal and external teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, track, manage, and report on assigned tasks and work items across multiple initiatives
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver features, content, live events, testing, localization, product extensions, and engagement initiatives on schedule
- Review and provide informed feedback on development schedules, roadmaps, and production plans
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to remove blockers and maintain clear delivery pathways
- Communicate status, risks, and updates on critical work items to stakeholders at team and leadership levels
- Actively improve workflows through existing solutions or the introduction of new tools and processes
- Provide flexible production support to other Producers as required
Performance Measurement
- Consistent delivery against deadlines
- Quality and accuracy of production output
- Effectiveness and clarity of communication
- Proactive identification and resolution of risks and blockers
Unique Selling Points
- Opportunity to work on a globally recognized gaming franchise with a passionate, community-driven studio
- Collaboration with highly skilled professionals across design, engineering, publishing, and live operations
- Hands-on exposure to large-scale production, release management, and live service execution
- Direct impact on the continued growth and quality of the Age of Empires brand
Required Skills and Qualifications Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in game development, project management, or a related field
Experience
- 5+ years of project management or production experience in PC and or console video games
- Producer role credit on at least two shipped PC or console titles
- Experience supporting distributed teams and remote collaboration
Core Skills
- Advanced meeting leadership, task organization, and follow-through management
- Strong proficiency with project management tools, including Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to produce clear, audience-appropriate reporting for contributors through executive leadership
- Excellent verbal, written, and cross-disciplinary communication skills
- Proven ability to proactively identify gaps, risks, and product needs
- Strong organizational discipline and collaborative working style
- Passion for gaming culture and player-focused development
Candidate Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- First-hand knowledge of the Age of Empires franchise
- Experience operating live Games-as-a-Service products
- Strong PC technical knowledge and PC gaming experience
- Scrum certification as Scrum Master or Product Owner
- Familiarity with C#, C++, or related programming languages and foundational engineering concepts
- Ability to contribute strategic perspective that strengthens the long-term franchise roadmap
Assessment Process
- Candidates will complete standard interview questions focused on production, collaboration, and delivery capabilities
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