Senior Project Manager

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Job Description

Summary:

The main function of this project manager role is to plan and drive operational activities related to AR/VR game development. You will support the development of games with external studios. Projects are temporary contracts with studios and typically last in 6-month increments. The project manager’s responsibilities include planning and driving operational activities related to game development in support of the Head Product Manager and Creative/Game Director.

 

 

Job Responsibilities:

•      Collaborate with Product, TPM, Design and Engineering to develop and drive reliable execution plans

•      Support Team Sprint operations

•      Help teams understand and improve their velocity

•      Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

•      Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

•      Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

•      Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.

•      Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

 

Qualifications:

•      Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail

•      7-10 years of relevant experience in the field

•      Proven knowledge and application of techniques to maximize effective game and software development

•      Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

•      Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

•      Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills

•      MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Agile etc.

 

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree, PMI preferred, not required