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.
