We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. Сandidate will have a solid background in managing fixed price projects. We are looking for game development experience as a must have, with a strong understanding of ScrumBan/KanBan. Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management is a big advantage. You will be responsible for managing gamedev projects through all stages of their lifecycle, from initiation to closing, while effectively managing risks and changes.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial experience as an Project Manager in software development.
- Minimum 2 years as a PM in Game Development (outsource or product).
- Experience with both Fixed price and Time & Material projects.
- Practical experience with ScrumBan, KanBan frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of Project Life Cycle — from initiation to closure.
- Proven ability to manage project risks and changes effectively.
- Strong communication & collaboration skills inside distributed teams.
- Exceptional reporting skills: large milestones reporting and daily/weekly status updates, writing follow up notes, MoMs.
- Advanced user of Jira and Confluence for project management: disciplined and professional.
- Experience working in a matrix-type organisational structure: know how to align people, negotiate any conflicts or misunderstanding.
- Upper-Intermediate level of English. You will communicate English-only with client teams + all of our documentation and tools are in English.
Responsibilities:
- Manage project(s), ensuring everything is delivered on time and within agreed scope. A lot of pro-active communication and coordination.
- Provide guidance and direction through all stages of the project life cycle
- Utilize CCPM/ScrumBan/KanBan to manage projects effectively.
- Conduct efficient and meticulous planning of the project’s scope — be able to organize rolling-wave, segmented planning for each project group in parallel.
- Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
- Handle change management processes to ensure project adaptations are executed smoothly.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
- Use Jira & Confluence proficiently for project execution tracking and data management (be able to set up dashboards)
- Update resource allocations in our system & confirm with Heads of Departments allocation forecasts.
- Maintain high standards of project documentation and reporting (external and to PMO).
- Look for opportunities to grow the project.
- Add input to the Project Management Office in improving processes, standards and templates.
Will be an advantage:
- Experience in managing a group of projects simultaneously is a big plus.
- Knowledge or experience in Critical Chain Project Management (Buffer Management) is a big advantage.
- Pro-activity, enthusiasm & desire for continuous improvement.
What we offer:
- Fast hiring and clear process;
- 20 Paid Vacation Days;
- 10 Paid Sick Leave Days;
- Regular salary reviews;
- Personal Development Plan for clear growing of skills;
- Accountant support;
- Comfortable Office Location and the ability to work remotely;
- Corporate English lessons;
- Advanced training: compensation of 50% of the cost of training courses, and video courses;
- Career Path and Mentorship Program;
- Referral internal Program: Active Program with Great Bonuses;
- Community of people who understand your game passion.
ATTENTION: Pingle Studio DOES NOT HIRE from the Russian Federation.