Project Manager (Design) III

Overview

Project Managers are responsible for overseeing several large, complex game development initiatives throughout the complete project management lifecycle. They work in a highly collaborative environment to drive and support development and ensure the delivery of high-quality games on schedule. This includes planning and coordinating all aspects of game projects from inception through regulatory submission.

This role serves as a central point of coordination for cross-functional game development contributors, including Producers, Project Managers, Graphic Artists, Mathematicians, Developers, Technical Artists, Test Engineers, and, occasionally, third-party contractors.

Essential Functions:

• Work with fellow Project Managers to facilitate game development initiatives, support business goals, and identify best practices.
• Facilitate the development and delivery of game projects from inception through submission, managing less complex product lines and/or markets with oversight as needed and increasingly complex product lines and/or markets with appropriate guidance.
• Support higher-level Project Manager team members with game projects of advanced complexity for assigned market(s).
• Engage with project teams to develop iteration plans that deliver against the roadmap and/or game design vision, with oversight as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, notes, meeting outcomes, and schedules with game teams.
• Develop, track, and report on project progress, resources (e.g., staff, assets, and time), and project metrics using a variety of reporting methods.
• Identify and monitor project risks, issues, change requests, and mitigation plans in accordance with development management strategies.
• Serve as a liaison for cross-functional team requests, including prioritizing requests based on their impact on the game development process.
• Review delivered results and team performance.
• Analyze and remove project barriers and roadblocks, with assistance as needed.
• Facilitate effective information flow among project team members.
• Adapt and improve by applying lessons learned from past challenges and constructive feedback to the game production process.
• Utilize knowledge of market influences to support IGT product development projects and patent proposals.
• Support the team, studio, and/or business with unique tasks or project requests outside the routine game development responsibilities of Project Managers.

Skills Development

Business & Role:

• Develop knowledge of IGT legacy games and competitor products.
• Build knowledge of advanced IGT product lines and their specification requirements by playing games, reviewing internally available information, and interacting with employees involved in the game development process.
• Strengthen working knowledge of IGT financial management processes.
• Develop a moderate understanding of the technical aspects of game products, including game math rules, graphic interfaces, and related components.

Soft Skills:

• Engage with higher-level Producer team members to strengthen working knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and outcomes.
• Develop proficiency in understanding the key factors that determine prioritization of project assignments, game development initiatives, and tasks across cross-functional game development teams.
• Support lower-level Project Managers with game development project assignments by providing time, guidance, and assistance.
• Develop the ability to clearly articulate projects, challenges, and project status to higher-level IGT teams and external interested parties, with oversight as needed.

Industry & Market:

• Research target market(s) for products across home and global studios and demonstrate an understanding of relevant market segmentation and product requirements.
• Research gaming industry trends and identify their potential impact on current or historical game development projects.
• Strengthen knowledge of gaming regulatory requirements and changes to applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing projects and leading cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of low- and moderately complex IGT product lines and markets.
• Awareness of market segmentation within the gaming industry and applicable gaming regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar programs.
• Ability to identify needs and opportunities and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate ideas and direction effectively to a cross-functional game development team.
• Demonstrated success delivering quality products through consistent achievement of milestones from inception through completion.
• Familiarity with software engineering and project management techniques and methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of experience managing projects and leading project teams.
• Agile, Scrum, or PMI certification.
• Proficient knowledge of the IGT game development process and the responsibilities of cross-functional game development contributors.

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