Senior Project Manager – Core Tech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop, enhance, and scale project management methodologies that ensure transparency into Core Technology projects, milestones, risks, and interdependencies.

• Collaborate closely with engineering leaders, producers, and cross-functional stakeholders to grasp technology roadmaps, align priorities, and guarantee the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

• Manage the intake, prioritization, and upkeep of the Core Technology backlog, effectively balancing business demands, technical necessities, and team capacity.

• Work with the Core Technology Engineering Lead to strategize and allocate resources for initiatives, optimizing team distribution while managing scope, schedule, and technical complexity.

• Create and present clear project status updates, roadmap revisions, and risk evaluations to studio leadership and significant stakeholders.

• Oversee project planning, milestone assessments, dependency management, and cross-team coordination across various technical workstreams.

• Collaborate with project teams to establish objectives, success metrics, and delivery standards for Core Technology initiatives.

• Actively identify risks, obstacles, and resource limitations, facilitating resolution and alignment among internal and external stakeholders.

• Advocate for operational excellence by refining workflows, communication techniques, and development practices that allow teams to perform efficiently.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in project management, technical production, or program management supporting engineering-centric teams.

• 3–5+ years in game development or a comparable software development setting.

• Proven track record of managing intricate technical projects with multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the capability to adjust messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience in presenting project updates, risks, and technical concepts to leadership and executive stakeholders.

• Established ability to negotiate scope, timelines, and priorities while fostering alignment across diverse teams.

• Familiarity with all stages of the game development lifecycle, from pre-production to launch and live operations.

• Proficient in utilizing project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Airtable, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities