Manager, Production (Club Penguin)

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is the division of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe.



DIMG oversees several lines of business. Disney Interactive Studios, which has five internal game development studios around the world, self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Disney Online produces Disney.com, the No. 1 kids entertainment and family community Web site, for multiple platforms including PCs and mobile phones, as well as the Disney Family Network of Web sites for moms. Additionally, Disney Online develops and publishes an industry leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families. Disney Interactive Studios and Disney Online work together to leverage the platform-specific expertise of the collective group to create a line of interconnected, multiplatform interactive entertainment experiences. Disney Mobile Japan includes the Disney Mobile phone service as well as the region’s highly successful mobile content business. DIMG also develops new online technologies and distribution platforms and operates the online technical backbone and infrastructure that power the Web presence of The Walt Disney Company including category leaders ESPN.com, ABC.com, and ABCNEWS.com. DIMG is headquartered in North Hollywood, Calif., with content available directly or through third parties in many major markets worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.



Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com), a division of Disney Online, provides one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.



Position Summary:



The Manager of Production manages the creative, art production, design and other production elements for the virtual world. They are tasked with overseeing all aspects of day-to-day and long-term development of the production team.



This person is ultimately responsible for the quality of content, the timely launch of game, management of the team, iterative improvement of tools and processes, and the development of a quality experience.



As well, the Manager of Production supervises the timely servicing of the internal clients. They will work closely with the executive team to align the production department goals with the overall yearly goals.



Responsibilities:



· Work closely with the PMO (Project Management Office) and team to manage production efficiently.



· Day to day management of tasks and team while maintaining a healthy working environment.



· Manage the creative team to ensure a quality and timely product.



· Work closely with the product lead to determine production priorities and direction.



· Take initiative and work collaboratively with the Creative team, Production teams, Brand and Executive team to alight production priorities with increasing the user experience.



· Play a large role in staff recruitment initiatives to ensure that the team grows in an efficient and healthy manner.



Qualifications:



· 5+ years people and project management in a production studio, preferably related to the gaming industry.



· Experience in the children’s gaming industry an asset.



· Experience in casual or browser based games an asset.



· Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management software.



· Fluent in English.



· Skills and Abilities:



· Strong commitment to the culture of DOS Canada.



· Excellent creative problem solving, team building, and interpersonal skills.



· Able to relate to, manage, mentor and inspire a team of highly creative individuals from diverse disciplines.



· Excellent understanding of the project life cycle and project management tools , principles and practices.



· Knowledge of how each production team works and how to speak their language.



· Excellent organizational and time management skills.



· Strong verbal and written communication skills.



· Superior presentation and “pitching” skills.



· Works well within a cross functional team.



Salary:



Competitive wage and benefits based on experience and qualifications.



Location:

Must be able to work in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

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