Associate Project Manager

2 Months ago • 2 Years +

Project Management

Job Description

As an Associate Project Manager, you will be central to our mobile game development, coordinating efforts and ensuring project timelines are met during the fast-paced prototyping phase. You will organize tasks within sprint cycles, monitor deadlines, and support team availability. Fostering clear communication across teams is key to aligning everyone on project goals and status. Your role involves maintaining an overview of feature progress, ensuring critical components are on track, and cultivating a proactive mindset to keep the team focused and motivated. You will also assist in documentation and reporting to stakeholders.

Good To Have:

Bachelor's degree in project management, game development, business, or related fields
German language skills

Must Have:

Coordinate and organize tasks within 1-2 week sprint cycles, ensuring efficient workflow and clear task ownership.
Monitor project timelines and milestone deadlines, proactively addressing risks or delays.
Support people management efforts, including tracking team members’ availability, vacation, and sick leave to maintain realistic scheduling.
Foster clear communication across teams to keep everyone aligned on project goals and status.
Maintain an overview of feature progress and ensure critical components are on track.
Cultivate a proactive “get the job done” mindset, helping the team stay focused and motivated.
Assist in documentation and reporting to stakeholders regarding project status and potential roadblocks.

Perks:

Work in an exciting industry
Hybrid/Remote model & flexibility
Visa & Relocation support
30 days of vacation annually
Subsidized E-GYM Wellpass membership
Free and anonymous employee counseling services
Regular company events, celebrations, and social gatherings
Annual education budget for all employees
Subsidized Deutschlandticket

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##### Your Job

We're an ambitious game studio based in Hamburg, and we're in the early stages of developing our next mobile title. As an Associate Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our fast-paced prototyping phase: coordinating efforts, keeping timelines on track, and helping a passionate team turn creative ideas into playable reality.

##### Responsibilities

Coordinate and organize tasks within 1-2 week sprint cycles, ensuring efficient workflow and clear task ownership.
Monitor project timelines and milestone deadlines, proactively addressing risks or delays.
Support people management efforts, including tracking team members’ availability, vacation, and sick leave to maintain realistic scheduling.
Foster clear communication across teams to keep everyone aligned on project goals and status.
Maintain an overview of feature progress and ensure critical components are on track.
Cultivate a proactive “get the job done” mindset, helping the team stay focused and motivated.
Assist in documentation and reporting to stakeholders regarding project status and potential roadblocks.

##### Requirements

2+ years of experience in project management, ideally within game development or software projects.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based workflows.
Experience working with Jira and other project management tools.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented approach.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
Proactive problem-solving attitude and attention to detail.
Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus but not mandatory.
Plus: A Bachelor's degree in project management, game development, business, or related fields.

##### Benefits

Work in an exciting industry: Join a company at the heart of the gaming world — a creative, passionate environment that’s as fun and dynamic as the games we help bring to life.
Hybrid/Remote model & flexibility: Flexible working hours and the option to work in a hybrid setup or fully remote within Germany.
Visa & Relocation support: Assistance with visa processes and relocation if you're moving to Germany.
Time to recharge: 30 days of vacation annually to rest, travel, or catch up on your favorite games.
Fitness perks: Access a wide range of gyms, swimming pools, and wellness facilities across Germany with a subsidized E-GYM Wellpass membership.
Mental health support: Free and anonymous employee counseling services through the Fürstenberg Institute.
Team culture: Regular company events, celebrations, and social gatherings.
Learning & development: An annual education budget for all employees to support continuous learning and skill-building.
Public transport: Subsidized Deutschlandticket to get you around Hamburg, or wherever else you need to go.