Virtuos

Project Management

• Assist the producer in kicking-off any new mandate/project and act as the owner of assigned areas’ deliverables
• Support the team in the following areas:
• Capacity planning and Realistic Scope Management.
• Scheduling and tracking of Deliverables (Status, progression, priority).
• Clear communication and management of Risks.
• Milestone Planning, Review, Retrospectives.
• Drive progress and improve the game throughout development
• Mitigate and highlight any existing and potential risks ahead of time,
• Take ownership of specific development areas to coordinate and track schedules, identify current and future risks, and troubleshoot communication and dependency problems
• Develop and implement a mandate with each collaborating studio or team (define the mandate, respective roles and responsibilities and a clear decision-making framework), communicate the mandate to the teams, make any necessary adjustments and ensure compliance throughout the production process.

Coordination and People Management

• Mobilize the team by reporting team morale on a regular basis and implementing means to maintain a work environment that fosters production;
• Coach direct contributors and provide regular feedback on their performance;
• Assess the performance of direct contributors and take part in the evaluation process by validating coherence and fairness for all team members;
• Participate in the development of the organizational structure of the project to put talents to optimal use;
• Identify key employees and promising talents on the team;
• Participate in the development and follow up of hiring and/or transition plan of team members.

• At least one full game project under your belt in a production management role
• Knowledge in game development tools and methodology and working experience (Jira, etc.)
• Management experience
• Familiarity with modern production methodologies such as Scrum
• Familiarity with production tools like Jira or Hansoft.
• Capacity to take leadership and maintain an efficient and positive team when necessary
• Problem solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
• Autonomous and proactive attitude
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Capacity for growth and development

Highly Desirable

• 4+ years' experience in a management position (Lead or Production role) within the video game industry
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team
• Sense of humor

All applications must include a Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and any relevant documentation.