Marc Noto
Production Director · PMO Director · Head of Program
Marc Noto — Production Director

Marc Noto

Strategic production and program management leader with 18+ years driving complex product delivery across AAA gaming, fintech, streaming media, and e-commerce. Currently leading production for six technical teams at Ubisoft Singapore on major franchise titles. Previously scaled HOOQ's revenue 5× to $27.8M across Southeast Asia. Bilingual English–French, actively seeking Director and VP-level production leadership roles in Europe and Singapore.

Quick Profile
Current Role Associate Producer, Ubisoft SG
Experience 18+ years
Industries Gaming · Fintech · Media · E-Com
Languages EN C2 · FR C2 · ES A2
Location Singapore → Europe
Availability Open to Opportunities
18+
Years of
Leadership
5×
Revenue Growth
at HOOQ
$27.8M
Peak Revenue
Delivered
6
Technical Teams
at Ubisoft
5
Countries
Managed
Career History

Professional Experience

A career built on making complex cross-functional teams deliver under pressure — from AAA game studios to high-growth startups across four industries and three continents.

Aug 2023 — Present
Ubisoft Singapore
Singapore

Associate Producer on Anvil Pipeline

Leading production across six technical teams — DailyOps, WaterTech, Build System Development, VQBS, Reliability, and Tools Validation — on the Assassin's Creed franchise. Established OKR tracking, cross-team dependency mapping, and stakeholder reporting frameworks. Created a tech community across projects for knowledge sharing and innovation strategy. Driving global production flow change strategy in collaboration with Montreal lead team.

6 Technical Teams Assassin's Creed OKR Frameworks Global Production Strategy ANVIL Engine Pipeline
Aug 2020 — Aug 2023
Ubisoft Singapore
Singapore

Associate Producer — Skull & Bones

Delivered production leadership for a AAA open-world multiplayer title through critical development phases. Implemented Agile production frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), managed comprehensive project roadmaps, and established risk management and quality validation processes. Coordinated cross-studio delivery across multiple international locations including Singapore, Montreal, and European satellite studios.

AAA Title Shipped Skull & Bones Agile / Scrum / Kanban Multi-Studio Coordination Risk Management
Mar 2018 — Jul 2020
HOOQ Pte Ltd
Singapore · 5 APAC Markets

Head of Program, Southeast Asia

Built and led a 15-member cross-functional program team across five countries, driving product delivery for Southeast Asia's largest OTT streaming platform. Orchestrated partner and platform integration initiatives across content, video delivery, payment systems, and user management. Achieved 55% year-on-year revenue growth from $10M to $27.8M. Secured and executed a $9.85M strategic partnership with Disney+ Hotstar through executive-level negotiation.

$10M → $27.8M Revenue $9.85M Disney+ Deal OTT / Streaming 15-Person Team 5 Countries C-Suite Advisory
Apr 2015 — Mar 2018
Matchmove Pay
Singapore

Director of Agile Delivery

Directed delivery for a fintech platform, managing teams of 10–50 internal and outsourced professionals on regional programs exceeding $5M in value. Implemented Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and change management processes. Established enterprise project management infrastructure (JIRA, Confluence, Service Desk) and governance frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance.

$5M+ Programs Fintech / Payments Agile Transformation 10–50 Team Members Regulatory Compliance
Jan 2014 — Apr 2015
Kamelean
Singapore

Regional PMO Manager

Established the PMO function from the ground up for web technology projects spanning multiple countries. Developed business processes, SOPs, and best practices for operations and product development. Created portfolio management frameworks to optimise resource allocation and project prioritisation.

PMO Setup Process Design Portfolio Management Multi-Country Operations
May 2012 — Dec 2013
Yoose Pte Ltd
Singapore

Project Manager

Led a technology team implementing Agile methodologies for a mobile advertising platform. Conducted business analysis, strategic planning, and brand management. Managed product delivery pipelines and technology vendor relationships.

Mobile Advertising Agile Implementation Business Analysis
Sep 2007 — Apr 2012
Pixmania / E-Merchant Group
France · Singapore

Senior Business Analyst & Marketplace Manager

Supported executive stakeholders with business analysis, roadmap planning, and risk management for one of Europe's largest e-commerce platforms. Managed complex marketplace operations and third-party partner relationships representing 15% of total company revenue (~$150M+ annually). Oversaw functional specifications for B2B platforms and front/back office systems.

$150M+ Revenue Stream E-Commerce Marketplace Operations B2B Platforms Europe & APAC
Core Expertise

Skills & Competencies

Deep expertise across production management methodologies, leadership frameworks, and industry-specific delivery challenges.

Production & Delivery

  • Production Direction & Management
  • Program & Portfolio Management
  • PMO Design & Governance
  • Agile / Scrum / Kanban
  • Release Management
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Dependency Mapping & Resolution
  • OKR & KPI Frameworks
  • Budget & P&L Management

Leadership & Strategy

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder & C-Suite Management
  • Multi-Site / Multi-Country Coordination
  • Change Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Strategic Partnership Development
  • Vendor & Third-Party Management
  • Team Building & Mentoring
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Industry & Tools

  • AAA Game Development Pipelines
  • Live Service / Games as a Service
  • Fintech & Payments Platforms
  • OTT / Streaming Media
  • E-Commerce & Marketplace Ops
  • JIRA / Confluence / Service Desk
  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • CI/CD & Build Systems
  • Regulatory Compliance
Open to Opportunities

Roles I'm Seeking

Targeting senior production and program leadership positions in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Open to both permanent roles and fractional/advisory engagements.

Production Director / Senior Producer

End-to-end ownership of product delivery, team leadership, and production governance for studios or product organisations.

Gaming Media Tech

PMO Director / Head of PMO

Establishing or transforming PMO functions, designing governance frameworks, and driving portfolio-level delivery excellence.

Fintech Enterprise Consulting

Head of Program / Program Director

Leading complex multi-workstream programs across distributed teams, with P&L responsibility and executive stakeholder management.

Technology Fintech Streaming

VP Operations / Director of Operations

Strategic operational leadership for scaling companies — process design, team structure, cross-functional alignment, and business performance.

Startups Scale-ups Digital
Preferred Locations

Europe: London · Amsterdam · Barcelona · Paris · Berlin · Stockholm · Dublin
Asia-Pacific: Singapore
Remote: Open to full-remote or hybrid arrangements across EU and APAC time zones

Education

Academic Background

Master of Marketing & European Management

IDRAC Business School — Montpellier, France
2006 · International business strategy, marketing, and European market management

Master of International Business Management

East China University of Political Science and Law — Shanghai, China
2005 · Cross-cultural business management and international trade
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English
C2 — Bilingual Proficiency
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French
C2 — Bilingual Proficiency
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Spanish
A2 — Elementary
Get in Touch

Interested in connecting?

Whether you're a recruiter, talent acquisition partner, or hiring manager — I'd welcome a conversation about how my experience can support your team.

✉ marc.noto@gmail.com ↗ LinkedIn Profile ☎ +65 8321 4704 ⤓ Download Resume PDF