Job Title: Senior Production Studio Manager
Reports to: Sr. Director, Program Delivery & Impact
Location: City of Kawartha Lakes
Salary: $75,000.00
Position Type: New position
Who We Are:
Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.
From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.
Why Join us?
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Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
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Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
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Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
- Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
- Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.
Job Summary:
The Senior Production Studio Manager leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of all digital productions across the studio, including web platforms, mobile applications, and game development projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet high standards for quality, usability, and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Production & Delivery
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Oversee end-to-end production of web, app, and game development projects
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Work with the PMO to build and manage project plans, timelines, sprints, and milestones
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Ensure alignment between creative, technical, and product goals
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Leverage community centered consultation and co-design occurs to ensure products meet community needs
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Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives (Agile/Scrum)
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Drive on-time, high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects
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Work with Programming teams to build mentorship and lifecycle learning into every project
- Clarify priorities, remove blockers, and keep teams focused and accountable
People Leadership & Team Development
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Provide direct leadership, coaching, and support to production studio team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, designers, content creators, educators)
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Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development processes for studio staff and contractors
- Work with Operations and Impact teams to set clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures, ensuring team members understand priorities and deliverables.
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Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development planning conversations to support employee growth and career progression.
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Identify skills gaps and training needs, creating opportunities for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning across the team.
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Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention through effective communication, recognition, and responsive leadership.
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Support succession planning and workforce development to ensure long-term sustainability and capacity within the production team.
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Model Ampere's values and contribute to a positive, respectful, and psychologically safe workplace culture.
Technical & Creative Oversight
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Work with the PMO to translate project requirements into actionable production plans
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Ensure seamless collaboration between production teams and contractors
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Maintain quality standards across user experience, performance, and functionality
Stakeholder Management
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Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders
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Communicate timelines, risks, and progress clearly and proactively
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Align production priorities with organizational goals and program needs
Budget & Resource Management
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Develop and manage production budgets and resourcing plans
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Allocate team capacity across projects effectively
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Identify risks and adjust timelines/resources as needed
Quality & Evaluation
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Implement QA processes for web, app, and game releases
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Ensure testing, iteration, and continuous improvement are embedded in workflows
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Track performance metrics and user feedback to inform future builds
Attributes and Qualifications: Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
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4–8 years in digital production, product management, or technical project management
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Experience managing web, mobile, or game development projects
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Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
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Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet defined requirements
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Teams are aligned, productive, and clear on priorities
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High-quality digital products with strong user engagement
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Scalable production processes that support multiple builds simultaneously
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Experience in game-based learning or educational technology is an asset
- Familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, GitHub, Figma, or similar is an asset
- Understanding of UX/UI best practices and accessibility standards is an asset
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region. Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process. 