Senior Technical Project Manager, Game Services - Demonware - Vancouver, BC
Activision / Xbox GamingJob Title:
Senior Technical Project Manager, Game Services - Demonware - Vancouver, BCRequisition ID:
R027480Job Description:
Your Mission
We are looking for a talented Senior Technical Project Manager to join the Game Services Department at Demonware. You will work closely with internal partners, game development studios and other teams within Demonware. Your job will involve managing multiple projects in a capable professional manner requiring limited guidance. Your teams and partners will require a pro-active approach to solutioning, planning, communication and delivering.
This role is based in our Vancouver, BC office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.
What you bring to the table
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Proactive and knowledgeable with regards to all aspects of the project
- Constantly assessing and managing impact to scope, plan, budget, quality, stakeholders and risk
- Integrates stakeholder management into overall project management approach
- Build strong customer relationships with different partners who require different business and technical needs
- Have a level of technical understanding to be able to hold your own in high-level technical conversations, and represent your teams to customers and partners
- Ensure teams’ roadmaps are on track by handling risks and calling out when necessary
- Own scheduling projects, keeping teams on-task, projecting landmarks & deliverables
Player Profile
- 8+ years of professional technical project management experience
- Organized self-starter willing to assume responsibility for all aspects of projects under their supervision
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and be able to rework complex project plans at short notice due to changes in scope
- Ability to recognize and anticipate the need for change quickly as circumstances change and evolve
- Experienced situational leader within the team, management and partners
- Exposure to technical projects involving multiple teams is required
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Positive, professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
- A willingness and ability to learn is essential
- Ability to coach successful teams
Extra Points
- Knowledge of Atlassian product suite
- PMP or PRINCE2 qualification
Your Platform
Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We work alongside engineers and creatives at our AAA partner studios and deliver the online and data services required by our massive franchises. We have launched well over 100 games, and our services connect multiple millions of players each day into epic entertainment experiences.
While Call of Duty continues to push us to build bigger and better systems year on year. We also have a strong history of supporting great franchises such as Tony Hawk, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Guitar Hero, and Skylanders.
Our success comes from our talented and passionate people. Our work environment is welcoming and collaborative, we deliver on time and at scale.
To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.demonware.net/.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, for employees and their dependents, as well as disability insurance;
- RRSP with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other benefit programs like supplemental life & critical illness, legal service, and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.