Lead Producer / Product Owner

Lead Producer / Product Owner
Urban Games is an independent and highly\-successful video game development company focused on simulation and management games. Urban Games' newest and most ambitious title is Transport Fever 3, a highly anticipated tycoon game to be released in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X\|S. Urban Games offers the opportunity to work on unique video games in a creative work environment and career opportunities with competitive salaries. The company is based in Schaffhausen directly at the train station and can therefore be reached in just 36 minutes from Zurich.
The lead producer / product owner has the responsibility to make the product the best it can be and to make sure that the requirements for its development are clear and to the point in close collaboration with the head of development.
Responsibilities:
Own the production strategy and have overall lead about planning, prioritizing and scoping
Team up with product engineers and producers to plan and realize new developments
Work out specifications for new game features and technologies in consultation with the team
Coordinate the testing of the work of software engineers and artists and lead an iterative process
Understand the market and keep up to date with the fan base
Answer all product related questions in matters of gameplay, usability, user interface and more
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Excellent communication skills with technical and non\-technical team members
Good analytical and problem\-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks
Experience in designing products that were successfully brought to market
German and English communication and writing skills (B2 at least)
Preferences:
Master's degree in computer science or related fiel
Experience in the video game industry
Proven track record of successful game design jpid2eb5d1ejm jit0627jm jiy26jm