Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aesir Interactive GmbH is a Munich-based game development company creating games for PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch. The Project Manager will oversee project transparency, health, planning, coordination, risk, budget, quality and communication across production teams. The role also involves leading teams through all project phases and improving project management processes and practices.
Responsibilities
- Self-organization and information management
- Communication with internal and external departments
- Ensure project health by controlling risk, time, budget and quality
- Make projects transparent to everyone involved by collecting and reporting KPIs
- Develop and continuously update project planning
- Actively mitigate risks with the production team
- Schedule, moderate and evaluate project ceremonies and their outcomes. Re-adjust accordingly
- Leading, coordinating and motivating the team through all project phases to ensure efficient workflows and acting as a central communication interface for the production team
- Ensure that phases from conception and development to release and subsequent support are executed in time and based on our internal processes and guidelines
- Further development of project management processes and implementation of best practices
- Project Planning and Organization: Create and update project plans and ensure its feasibility through project management ceremonies
- Resource Management: Budget, Time and Resource awareness in a Product development environment
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop and execute strategies to mitigate impact and / or probability
- Process Optimization: Implement and improve project management methods and processes
- Monitoring Project Progress: Track progress and objectives to ensure the project stays on schedule and within healthy boundaries
Skills
- Self-organized and a hunt and gather type of personality
- You know what you need to function and what you need to have your project function
- You have a confident and authentic appearance in how you approach your environment
- You can explain the whats, hows and whys of what you deem necessary
- Profound knowledge of agile methods (e.g., Scrum/Kanban), waterfall planning and common project management tools
- Experience with Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Microsoft Excel and other project management software
- Excellent organizational skills and strong risk management capabilities
- Leadership qualities with experience in team management and employee development
- Excellent communication skills in English and German, both spoken and written
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to tackle challenges efficiently
- Several years of experience in project management, ideally in game development or a related industry designing and developing products
- Passion for games, projects and an understanding of game development processes cross departments
- Certifications in project management, such as PM², PMP, PRINCE2, or similar qualifications
- Experience in implementing project management standards and processes within a company
- A degree in project management or a related field is beneficial
Benefits
- A welcoming and vibrant office fostering creativity and collaboration.
- A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless.
- The flexibility of remote work options, tailored to your individual needs and responsibilities.
- Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized.
- Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team.
- Monthly credit card top-up of 50€ for added convenience, after the probation period.
- Play a game of table tennis or table soccer to invigorate your spirit.
- Exciting company-based events, offering knowledge transfer, fun activities, and opportunities for recreation.
- Public transport ticket (residing in Munich).
- We pay for your train and a subsidy for lunch, after the probation period.
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