.Team Name:Job Title:Production Director, Unannounced TitleRequisition ID:R024174Job Description:JOB TITLE: Production Director, Blizzard EntertainmentLOCATION: Barcelona, SpainAt Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations – only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. Are you passionate about creating exceptional games that captivate players? Do you have a deep understanding of game development and a desire to lead teams toward success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become the Production Director for an unannounced game being developed at Blizzard Entertainment! In this position, you will play a crucial role in driving production.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the production efforts, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from inception to postlaunch support.Establish and maintain production pipelines, procedures, and tools that optimize development processes and facilitate seamless collaboration.Plan and lead project schedules, milestones, and prioritization in collaboration with internal and external development teams.Manage short-term and long-term resource and budget planning by working with the executive producer and the finance team.Cultivate effective communication and collaboration between departments, addressing roadblocks and ensuring alignment.Develop scalable processes for project scheduling, prioritization, task tracking, and problem solving to achieve results while maintaining high standards of quality.Stay updated on industry trends and development methodologies to build an outstanding production culture.Foster a creative environment, encourage and empower the production team, resolve personnel challenges, and promote a culture of success.Mentor and guide the production team in defining and achieving their career goals.PLAYER PROFILEStrong organizational development capabilities with experience structuring teams to align with desired product outcomes.In-depth understanding of game development subject areas and pipelines, particularly in relation to AAA games and production.Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, and driven to build structure and order within the production process.Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment, leading multiple sophisticated initiatives with various partners and teams.Highly adaptable and capable of navigating constantly evolving conditions in the game development industry. Proven track record of growing, guiding, and encouraging production teams to achieve their full potential.Proven ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels of the organization