Sr. Project Manager, Publishing Operations

Zynga is looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Project Manager to drive important, company-wide initiatives as part of our world-class central publishing organization. Our Publishing Operations team collaborates with all functions across Zynga including global game studios, central tech and service teams, and company leadership. Our projects include coordinating new game development and launches, performance-tracking and reporting for all live operated titles, leading platform and legal compliance, and driving new strategic efforts.

We’re looking for an organized, confident, and clear communicator who can act as a coordinator for projects that bridge Zynga’s many functions. Your job will include uncovering requirements, aligning stakeholders, defining dependencies and timelines, and driving these initiatives from ambiguity to successful completion. You should have a solid understanding of mobile game development and live operations, love collaborating, and approach new challenges with curiosity and drive.

Come join our fun and supportive operations team at Zynga and Take-Two Interactive, and play a meaningful role in shipping our next generation of games with renowned IP, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and more!

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional projects start to finish, from identifying requirements and dependencies, to generating concrete plans and driving them to timely completion.
• Drive process improvements, aiming to minimize disruption to game team roadmaps when external requirements develop or change. Take an active role in ensuring risks are surfaced and addressed.
• Anticipate challenges and course-correct on the fly as needed.
• Act as producer/project manager on Publishing Operations efforts in support of the company’s strategic and operational interests.
• Communicate game and project updates through regular reports and internal tools. Generate updates and presentations for executive staff. Actively improve these communications and processes.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years production or project management experience with a high-profile game studio or well-known franchise.
• Firm grasp of all aspects of mobile game development, including production stages, processes, and disciplines involved. Experience working closely with mobile game teams and central support teams (Legal, Operations, Analytics, etc).
• Clear and confident communicator. Able to lead projects, establish teams, and generate clear presentations that summarize projects, share knowledge, and drive improvements.
• A positive bridge-builder who is able to cultivate relationships and work collaboratively across business units/functions.
• Anticipates risk and resolves problems before they develop.
• Highly organized. Able to track and maintain large volumes of studio documentation for archival and retrieval purposes.
• Ability to work independently and get results without significant supervisor involvement.
• Confidentiality and integrity in dealing with highly sensitive information.
• Experience with legal initiatives a plus.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily player

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

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