Game Development Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Aquent Full time

This role is a hybrid position in Vancouver, BC, offering a unique blend of project management and game development expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role. Additionally, they should have a solid understanding of game development principles and be able to work closely with designers, engineers, and content creators to deliver high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support engineering leads and facilitate team meetings, including daily standups, planning meetings, and retrospectives.
  • Motivate the engineering team to execute projects on time and at a high quality level, prioritizing tasks and managing dependencies.
  • Manage stakeholders from other parts of the game team and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Plan, execute, and evaluate milestones, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
  • Proactively manage risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Present project status and information to the team and leadership, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of project management experience, with a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Minimum 1 year of technical experience, with a solid understanding of game development principles and practices.
  • Ability to work in-person in the Vancouver office three days a week.
  • No prior experience in the gaming industry is required, but a passion for gaming and a willingness to learn are essential.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience working in a central team, servicing multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of game engines, such as Unreal or Unity, and/or infrastructure teams, including builds, tools, automation, systems, and rendering.
  • Experience with various project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits, including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected.

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