Game Producer - Casual Games

Microsoft Casual Games develops some of the most popular and enduring games in the world. From Solitaire to Sudoku, Minesweeper to Mahjong, for over 30 years Casual Games has delighted players of all ages with exciting, engaging gameplay on Windows, iOS, Android, and the Web. 

 

Microsoft Casual Games is seeking a Game Producer with a project management orientation to support execution and coordination across our casual games portfolio under the guidance of senior producers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is passionate about optimizing workflows, integrating games and advertising technology, and leveraging automation to streamline development.

 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.  As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 

 

Join us at Microsoft Casual Games and help us transform the casual gaming landscape with creativity, innovation, and a relentless focus on the player. Let's create games that bring joy to millions!

 

Responsibilities

 

• Assist with project planning, sprint execution, and milestone tracking using Azure DevOps.
• Coordinate across development, QA (Quality Assurance), advertising operations, and localization teams to ensure timely delivery of game features and updates.
• Manage shared services between different production teams.
• Contribute to process automation efforts across the studio with ADO (Azure DevOps) and Power Automate and AI workflows.
• Facilitate daily standups, retrospectives, and planning sessions; maintain clear documentation and reporting.
• Help track and report on project health, risks, and dependencies using dashboards and Azure DevOps analytics.
• Embody our Culture  &  Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in production roles in gaming or entertainment industry, or other multi-disciplinary leadership
  • OR equivalent experience.
    
• Experience in development and shipping of at least one product release.
• 2+ years of experience in game production, project management, or program management roles working with both internal and external teams.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools, including work item tracking, reporting, and automation.
• Familiarity with casual games.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with process automation tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Expertise coordinating with QA teams.
• Familiarity with advertising technologies.
• Experience with Unity, HTML5 games, or Microsoft Casual Games titles.
• Experience with Azure DevOps (Boards and Pipelines).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Power Automate and Logic Apps.
• Eagerness to learn production tools and workflows in a collaborative environment.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

 

Game Producers IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 25, 2025.

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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