Project Manager, Game Development Aq-25357

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering force in the interactive entertainment industry, a studio renowned for crafting immersive and beloved experiences that captivate players worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking console titles, working alongside passionate innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming. Your expertise will directly shape the creation process, ensuring seamless collaboration and the successful delivery of high-quality games that leave a lasting impact on millions of players globally.
Project Manager, Game DevelopmentAre you a seasoned project management maestro with an unwavering passion for bringing ambitious console games to life? We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join a vibrant and forward-thinking development team. This critical role offers you the unique chance to be at the very heart of game creation, orchestrating complex development cycles and empowering multi-disciplinary teams to achieve their ultimate creative vision. You will be instrumental in translating high-level concepts into actionable plans, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and ensuring every milestone is met with precision and excellence. This is a pure project management role, laser-focused entirely on the successful execution of game development, free from the responsibilities of people management or performance feedback.
Your Impact And Responsibilities
Leading essential daily stand-ups and production syncs, facilitating critical cross-departmental alignment for a single, unified project vision.
Developing, maintaining, and diligently monitoring master production schedules, sprint backlogs, and milestone deliverables utilizing industry-standard tools like Jira and Confluence.
Strategically managing studio resource allocation and optimizing team bandwidth to ensure efficient progress across all development phases.
Proactively identifying and tracking functional dependencies, flagging potential staffing or scope risks early in the development pipeline to mitigate challenges before they arise.
Effectively budgeting task time within Jira, focusing solely on project timelines and resource allocation to maintain project velocity.
Attending director meetings, distilling critical action items, and ensuring perfect alignment across all departments, particularly those focused on gameplay features, animation, and level design.
Must-Have QualificationsTo excel in this pivotal role, you will bring a proven track record of success and a deep understanding of game development.
Demonstrated experience working directly in console game development, having successfully shipped at least 1–2 titles. Direct, hands-on experience with the iterative process of game making is essential.
Strong command of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, specifically tailored for game development pipelines.
Expert-level proficiency in Jira and Confluence for seamless project tracking and collaboration.
Exceptional communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to motivate and unify multi-disciplinary creative and technical teams.
A foundational technical awareness of game development and asset creation pipelines.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Familiarity with Perforce, demonstrating an understanding of version control systems in a dynamic game development context.
Client DescriptionThis is an on-going, full-time contract with benefits. Candidates must be eligible and authorized to work in the US or Canada.
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