Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

As a Lead Producer, you will be the craft lead and act as a producer for agile multi-pod teams to achieve extraordinary results. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will foster collaboration and clear communication while driving strategic initiatives and refining processes. Your expertise in managing resources, mitigating risks, and aligning cross-departmental efforts will be pivotal in delivering high-quality gaming experiences. 

• You are a player-coach. In this role, while you are not the manager, you will be leading the production team and will mentor, coach and foster collaboration amongst all producers. Your role owns:
• Operational effectiveness across the game studio
• Managing and optimizing the team’s agile workflow and organization
• Defining and refining the studio's planning process and strategy
• Setting and raising the bar for operational standards across production practices
• Managing and mitigating risk and uncertainty so that features are delivered on time
• Collaboration in a cross-functional team environment with developers, designers, and QA
• Creating a player-centred team culture with a vision that everyone has bought into
• Owning initiatives, partnering with the agile organization, to improve production processes and interdepartmental communication
• Leading and supporting your squad, while also supporting the producers with their squads
• Quarterly planning

• Effective communicator who is able to advocate for solutions with senior leaders and cross functionally
• Strong experience in planning and managing projects, assessing risks, and updating plans to meet goals, in an agile environment
• Proven ability to design, and pivot a large team towards operational excellence, getting buy in along the way
• Experience in resource management, including allocation, forecasting needs, and addressing blockers
• Leadership experience in managing production teams and fostering collaboration in a multi pod cross-functional team, within a F2P mobile game environment
• Expertise in defining and refining planning processes and strategies
• Deep understanding of the game feature development lifecycle from pre-production to post-launch
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and tools, with a preference for CAS-S1 education
• Experienced in change management, successfully guiding teams through transitions and transformations
• Strong capability in leading and mentoring team members, developing their skills and fostering professional growth

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
• #LI-Hybrid

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.