PROJECT MANAGER / PRODUCER
Gamelion, the biggest independent mobile game studio in Europe, well known for its creativity, quality and coolness, is looking for PROJECT MANAGER / PRODUCER for its Studios in Szczecin and Bydgoszcz, Poland. We appreciate devotion, experience and ambition.
As a Project Manager / Producer in Gamelion, you'll be working with world class AAA-titles for a broad set of clients. You will lead the development team, working closely with developers, designers and qa-leads to create hi-quality game titles for different platforms - focusing on mobile and handheld platforms. You are able to manage the development of one or more game titles, from pre-production to final product release, to meet defined budgets, schedules and quality benchmarks.
REQUIREMENTS:
You have at least 3+ years of experience in project managing and software - / game development.
- Highly responsible, self-directed, detail oriented problem solver with a burning desire to contribute to a creative environment.
- Outstanding organization, communication and management skills.
- Well-versed in project management practices and software including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Word, Scrum, XP.
- Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.
- Flexibility, ability to work collaboratively; excel as both a team player and a leader
- Fluent in Polish.
- Huge plus if candidate has
- Passion for games.
- Experience and knowledge of the gaming industry.
- Understanding of the mobile technologies; Symbian, BREW, J2ME, Windows Mobile + knowing the device capabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project managers in Gamelion:
- Manage the development of one or more game titles, from pre-production to final product release, to meet defined budgets, schedules and quality benchmarks.
- Create milestone content and schedules - in coordination with team leads and management - for aggressive yet realistic production schedules.
- Continuously assess risk and keep scope of the project in line with budget and schedule, while also working with team to be creative and produce the best quality game achievable within constraints.
- Act as primary liaison to the clients ensuring clear and consistent two-way communication of all pertinent project information.
- Maintain close communication with team leads and provide team members with material and technical support as needed.
- Ensure that each member of the team is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution.
- Identify and resolve conflicts between schedule, budget and design goals
- Foster positive working relationships, teamwork and communication within the development teams.
GAMELION OFFERS:
Be part of our success and join our team.
We'll train and lead you to the interesting world of games; We offer:
- Challenging projects.
- Work in an international team of world class professionals.
- Create world-class AAA mobile game titles.
- Early access to newest technologies.
- Flexible working hours.
- Individual training and coaching.
- Relocation assistants.
HOW TO APPLY:
Let us know more about you and send your application before 31st of October 2008.
To apply, send your resume to careers at game-lion dot com and include "Project Manager" in the subject of your email. Due to the volume of resumes, we cannot respond to each applicant. We will contact you if there is a match.
