Senior Project Manager

Job Title:

Senior Project Manager

Requisition ID:

R022602

Job Description:

Your Platform

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We work alongside engineers and creatives at our AAA partner studios and deliver the online and data services required by our massive franchises. We have launched well over 100 games, and our services connect multiple millions of players each day into epic entertainment experiences.

While Call of Duty continues to push us to build bigger and better systems year on year. We also have a strong history of supporting great franchises such as Tony Hawk, Crash Bandicoot, Destiny, Diablo, Guitar Hero, and Skylanders.

Our success comes from our talented and passionate people. Our work environment is welcoming and collaborative, we deliver on time and at scale.

Your Mission

We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join the Game Services Department at Demonware. You will work closely with internal partners, game development studios and other teams within Demonware. Your job will involve managing multiple projects in a capable professional manner requiring limited guidance. Your teams and stakeholders will require pro-active approach to solutioning, planning, communication and 

Key Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:  

• Proactive and knowledgeable with regards to all aspects of the project. 

• Constantly assessing and managing impact to scope, plan, budget, quality, stakeholders and risk. 

• Integrates stakeholder management into overall project management approach

• Build strong customer relationships with different stakeholders who require different business and technical needs.

• Have a level of technical understanding to be able to hold your own in high-level technical conversations, and represent your teams to customers and partners.

• Ensure teams’ roadmaps are on track by managing risks and escalating when necessary.

• Own scheduling projects, keeping teams on-task, projecting milestones & deliverables.

About You

• 5 + years PM experience in a similar role

• Experience with technical resource management

• Exposure to technical projects involving multiple teams is required

• Strong time management skills with ability to focus on priorities & risk assessment

• Organized self-starter willing to assume responsibility for all aspects of projects under their supervision

• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be able to rework complex project plans at short notice due to changes in scope

• Strong communication and problem solving skills

• Positive, professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

• A willingness and ability to learn is essential

• Ability to coach successful teams

• Exposure to Agile methodologies

Bonus Points

• Scrum Master experience

• PMP or PRINCE2 qualification

• Experience with the Atlassian suite of products

What Demonware Offers

Relocation Support, generous paid vacation, RRSP matching program and top-tier medical, dental and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents and perks.

 

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We run every part of the players’ online experience, from logging in to matchmaking to climbing the leader boards, for popular video game franchises such as Call of Duty®, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Crash Bandicoot™and Skylanders®. Our main motto is Always Game! 

 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated aga