Program Manager- Gaming

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Job Title: Program Manager IV

Location: Baltimore, MD / Houston, TX / Los Angeles, CA / San Diego, CA / Boston, MA( Remote)

Duration: 12 Months contract

Summary:

  • 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.


Requirements:

  • 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)