As a Games Publishing Project Manager, you'll be at the helm of bringing captivating gaming experiences to life, from inception to launch. You'll collaborate closely with developers, designers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. Your passion for gaming and strong organizational skills will drive the success of our publishing endeavors.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Coordination:
- Lead the planning and execution of multiple game publishing projects simultaneously, from concept to launch.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, artists and marketers, to ensure smooth project workflows.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and potential risks.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between development teams, marketing departments, and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management:
- Implement robust quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards of gameplay, user experience, and technical performance.
- Identify potential risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Conduct post-mortem analysis and gather feedback to continuously improve project management processes and outcomes.
Resource Management:
- Manage project resources, including budget allocation, staffing requirements, and procurement of external services or technology platforms.
- Optimize resource utilization and allocation to maximize efficiency and minimize project costs.
Market Research and Analysis:
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences in the gaming industry.
- Use data-driven insights to inform product positioning, feature prioritization, and go-to-market strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven experience in project management within the gaming industry, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of game development processes, including game design, production, and testing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of gaming culture, trends, and player expectations.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to juggle and multiple priorities under tight project deadlines required.