IO Interactive is seeking a talented Technical Producer to join our Backbone Team, the core programming group behind our most ambitious game projects. We’re currently developing Project 007, a brand-new James Bond video game featuring an original Bond story, and Project Fantasy, a groundbreaking online fantasy RPG for console and PC. Both titles are powered by Glacier, our state-of-the-art proprietary game engine.
What you will do:
- Serve as the technical planning representative, ensuring alignment between technical teams and overall project priorities.
- Oversee long- and short-term planning, backlog maintenance, and goal tracking in coordination with technical leadership and other producers.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all aspects of the project.
- Drive performance and accountability by supporting recruitment, interviews, and performance reviews with clear, actionable feedback.
- Lead workflow and process improvements, fostering a culture of adaptability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and align requirements with external partners, including middleware providers and outsourcing studios.
- Build and maintain high-performing, healthy teams through assertive yet empathetic communication and strong leadership.
Who you are:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Technical Producer in video game production (with one or more shipped AAA console titles) or in software production of comparable complexity.
- Strong understanding of software development practices and production pipelines.
- Solid grasp of system integration, version control, and collaboration workflows.
- Experience with software defect tracking and bug triage processes.
- Proficiency in JIRA or equivalent project management tools.
- Formal training, certification, or coursework in PRINCE2, Scrum, Kanban, or similar methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead through influence, with strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
