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| Date Posted: | Jun 17, 2022 |
Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION
D.E.'s External Projects Group partners with developers across the globe to create original games for PC and Console. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to supervise this external development. The candidate we are looking for will be responsible for shipping titles on time, within budget, to the highest level of excellence. With our partners they will create and maintain project schedules to achieve project milestones. They will work alongside our External Creative Lead whose role is to guide the project from a content and quality standpoint. They should be able to anticipate and solve production problems both independently and collaboratively.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
Please apply for this opportunity directly through our website: https://can62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/digitalextremes/Site/DEAPPLY/Posting/View/139
D.E.'s External Projects Group partners with developers across the globe to create original games for PC and Console. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to supervise this external development. The candidate we are looking for will be responsible for shipping titles on time, within budget, to the highest level of excellence. With our partners they will create and maintain project schedules to achieve project milestones. They will work alongside our External Creative Lead whose role is to guide the project from a content and quality standpoint. They should be able to anticipate and solve production problems both independently and collaboratively.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helps to create the project schedule and milestones in conjunction with external Partners. Enforces or changes it as necessary; from pre-production through to live teams.
- Reviews milestone deliverables from developers.
- Builds a strong relationship with the creative team at DE and with our Partners. Works to provide a delicate balance between supporting their vision and keeping on track for release.
- Works to create, institute, document and evangelize production methods in the External Projects Group.
- Helps hire and mentor junior members of the Project Management team.
- Evaluates external development groups and projects and makes recommendations.
- Ensures regular communication within the company updating project status and changes.
- Manages internal and external QA groups. Oversees submission processes to first party manufacturers and partners.
- Strives to learn about new technologies, to push process development and optimization.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has shipped multiple games in a Project Management role with either internal or external development teams on console and PC.
- Experience with GaaS and free to play gaming preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project and/or Google equivalents.
- Working knowledge of bug tracking database(s) required - Jira, DevTrack, TFS, or other industry standard.
- Working knowledge of version control software.
- Working knowledge of server and back end technologies and solutions is beneficial.
- Willingness to travel both within North America and the Rest of the World.
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.
The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™.
For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Work-life balance fitness subsidies
- Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Virtual events such as team building exercises, Games night, Live band performances, Adult and separate children’s holiday and summer parties for global teams!
JOIN US
Please apply for this opportunity directly through our website: https://can62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/digitalextremes/Site/DEAPPLY/Posting/View/139
