Job Description

Role: Program Manager IV

Location: Remote

Job Term: Long-term Contract

Approved Remote Locations: Seattle, WA, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and San Diego, CA.

What are the top 3 "must have non-negotiable" skill sets that need to be present on a resume?

Software development Program / Project Management

Use of some kind of tracking software - Jira, Asana, Trello etc.

Project planning

Program Manager working with AR/VR programs, fast paced environment; must have worked in similar fast-paced environments (gaming, production, start-up, etc.) They will need to manage multiple programs and deal with external vendors to help deliver programs. Prepare status reports and related project documentation including project issue log and risk mitigation.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and software release process. Facilitate meetings as required. Manage project financials as required.

Previous experience with Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) projects.

Experience as Program / Project Manager leading software development teams. Led program / project teams using Agile methodology and leading Scrum/Kanban teams as a Scrum Master.

Experience leading/managing 3rd party vendors and managing many concurrent programs / projects.

MUST HAVES:

6-9+ years Program / Project Management or Video Game Producer Experience

Experience working on/managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Extensive knowledge of the discipline, with ability to see around corners, mitigate risk, and carefully plan ambiguous projects

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to work with lots of different types of people, and leverage relationships to solve problems in ambiguous situations

Skilled in participatory leadership, persuasion, and targeted communications

Experience within AR/VR Space (preferred not required)

Background in Video Game industry (preferred not required)