Virtuos
PLAY, GROW, and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Project Manager will assist and work with the Production Management team to manage, schedule, and follow up with all the tasks and deliverables as defined by the production management team. Combining observation, problem-solving, and risk mitigation skills, the Project Manager will help and support the team, raising and solving problems before/as they occur.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
1. Assist the producer in kicking off any new mandate/project and act as the owner of assigned areas’ deliverables
2. 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
3. Drive progress and improve the game throughout development
4. Mitigate and highlight any existing and potential risks ahead of time
5. Take ownership of specific development areas to coordinate and track schedules, identify current and future risks, and troubleshoot communication and dependency problems
6. Develop and implement mandates 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
1. Mobilize the team by reporting team morale on a regular basis and implementing means to maintain a work environment that fosters production
2. Coach direct contributors and provide regular feedback on their performance
3. Assess the performance of direct contributors and take part in the evaluation process by validating coherence and fairness for all team members
4. Participate in the development of the organizational structure of the project to put talents to optimal use
5. Identify key employees and promising talents on the team
6. Participate in the development and follow-up of hiring and/or transition plan of team members.
Qualifications
1. 4+ years’ experience in a management position (Lead or Production role) within the video game industry
2. At least one full game project under your belt in a production management role
3. Experienced working as Project Coordinator and have knowledge in game development tools and methodology and working experience (Jira, etc.) as well as production tools (Hansoft, etc.)
4. Management experience, experienced in managing a multi-disciplinary team
5. Familiarity with modern production methodologies such as Scrum
6. Capacity to take leadership and maintain an efficient and positive team when necessary
