The Xbox Game Studios Publishing (XGSP) Team responsible for the recently released Towerborne, Ara: History Untold, Microsoft Flight Simulator, As Dusk Falls, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Tell Me Why is seeking a Director of Production responsible for working with a team of XGSP Executive Producers and the supporting production team, central publishing services, Xbox Partners, and independent development studios on console and PC games developed for Xbox Services. This will be a leadership role within the Publishing Team reporting to the GM of Publishing.  

The Director of Production should have experience with internal and external game console development processes, superior operational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. They should also be interested in delivering high quality games and business success. They must be a team-player, highly organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented with great follow-through skills and the ability to prioritize and manage large complex organizational and executional issues. 

The Director of Production will be forging partnerships with internal teams and external development teams, including day-to-day communication and management, as necessary. It also includes overseeing all the workstreams that go into managing a game from start to release and maintaining an environment of trust and excellence. The Director of Production will work on multiple games, with an internal publishing team, ensuring that milestones are delivered on-time, on-budget and complete as per the approved Development plan, and that the approved submissions maintain alignment with the established Franchise plan.  

As a leader, this role will contribute to shaping the Publishing organization culture and refining our production processes. 

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