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Data Program Manager F/H

Job Description

For several years, Ubisoft has set up tools and teams around data to improve the players' experience, and recently decided to take a new step to better mutualize, share and exploit these initiatives with the creation of a corporate team directly attached to the CEO : the Ubisoft Data Office .

We are looking for a Program Manager within our Data Transformation Office which mission is to facilitate the transformation of the company toward a better data informed culture. As Data Program Manager, you are responsible for leading a portfolio of data initiatives and programs through the animation of several virtual teams comprised of business and technical stakeholders.

Scope and Align the program objectives with Business Priorities

• Collaborate with the directors of the Ubisoft Data office and business stakeholders to define, understand & refine business requirements;

• Responsible for engaging with sponsors and business key stakeholders to drive program prioritization;

• Act as a change agent for a stronger data governance and toward a data informed culture in the company.

Manage the Data Program Portfolio

• Define the program strategy and organize all the needed project phases to deliver the required outcome;

• Develop, implement and monitor the needed project framework to reach the program deliverables;

• Ensure appropriate levels of resources support for timely project delivery, operations maintenance and issues resolution;

• Manage all risk and issues that arise over the course of the program life cycle, including devising mitigation plans and actions to resolve;

• Be responsible for establishing change management plans in collaboration with business teams;

• Support the Data Office in establishing clear ways of working, frameworks and processes within the team and with key partners.

Qualifications

• To succeed at this position, you have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business administration (PMP certification highly preferred);

• You have a solid experience in complex program or projects management in international companies and/or consulting firm;

• Able to understand and align the broader objectives of the program with business and strategic goals, you know how to drive cross functional teams across large organizations;

• To work in our fast changing, international and multicultural environment, you are able to demonstrate strong leadership, inter-cultural communication and presentation skills;

• You are results and solution oriented and disciplined decision making.

Given the international scope, you are bilingual English/French.

Bonus:

• You have experience in software development or in video game development,

• You have experience on creating and executing data governance organizational change management strategies as part of a larger transformation,

• You have developed strong data analytics skills along the way.

Additional Information

Based in Saint Mandé, accessible via metro line 1 (St-Mandé stop) or line 9 (Porte de Montreuil stop).

The position is attached to International headquarters.

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.

Their dedication and talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.