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Project Manager
2 years ago
PROJECT MANAGER
KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development teams responsible for various entertainment properties, including PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, ELYON, and TERA. The name, which is derived from the word craftsmanship, is an acknowledgement of the company’s never-ending pursuit of innovation and creating engaging experiences. KRAFTON currently consists of PUBG Studio, Striking Distance Studios, Bluehole Studio, and RisingWings.
The Project Management Office (PMO) is a cross discipline leadership and support group which provides structure, guidance, uniformed processes for all internal publishing and select development teams. We are the first point of contact for team-to-team communication regarding project kick-offs, ongoing sprint planning and product launches.
The Project Manager will report directly to the Director of PMO. Ideal candidate has managed complex full cycle cross-functional projects. From project intake, planning, kick-off, to execution, launch and post-production assessment. You are a team player, problem-solver, energetic and known to lead with a positive influence.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Manage the end-to-end project life cycle process. Develop detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
- Identifies, analyses, defines, and coordinates stakeholder needs. Clearly communicate with project stakeholders and team members in a timely fashion regarding project status, issues, and questions.
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and changing project priorities, timelines, and deliverables, proactively communicating updates across teams.
- Prepare detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams and activities.
- Establishes, communicates, and manages appropriate project scope change management procedures to project teams, agencies and partners.
- Help improve and implement change processes, methods, tools and guidelines.
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
- Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- 6+ years of project management experience
- Experience managing the delivery of a cross-functional and multi-workstream projects
- Preferred experience utilizing Waterfall and Scrum (Agile) Project Management methodologies
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (Including Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM) preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management/Business or a related field, or work experience equivalent.
- Agency experience preferred
- Video game industry experience a plus
Reasonable Accommodation
PUBG Santa Monica is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at PUBG Santa Monica, to begin the interactive process.
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