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Job Title: Project Manager / Producer

Location: HYBRID - Redmond, WA

Rate: $60-$62/ hour

Duration: Through 6/30/26 (18 months expected)

Overview:

Join a team dedicated to delivering the continued legacy of the Age of Empires franchise. As a Project Manager / Producer, you will partner with the Executive Producer to manage day-to-day production and workflow across multiple projects within the studio. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for gaming. You will serve as a key contributor, coordinating internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features, content, and experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, track, and report on tasks and work items across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver features, content, events, testing, localization, and product extensions on schedule.
• Review development schedules and provide informed feedback on roadmaps.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to remove blockers and maintain progress toward development and go-to-market goals.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders regularly and clearly.
• Implement tools or processes to improve workflows and efficiency.
• Provide flexible support for other Producers as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:
• 5+ years in video game production or project management for PC and/or console games.
• At least 2 shipped titles credited as Producer.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills for planning and documentation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving environments and gaming trends.
• Passion for gaming and gaming culture.
• Experience working with distributed teams and remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, Office tools, and other project management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Age of Empires franchise.
• Experience with Games-as-a-Service and live product operations.
• PC technical knowledge and gaming experience.
• Scrum Certification (Scrum Master or Product Owner).
• Familiarity with C#, C++, or other programming languages and basic engineering concepts.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

• Game Production – 5+ years.
• Project Management – 5+ years.
• Deep familiarity with Microsoft tools – 3+ years.