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Project Manager with advanced experience in project management software like Jira, AirTable, ClickUp, and Agile/Waterfall frameworks. Strong interpersonal skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams, experience in technology/software development, and a proven ability to manage risks and issues are essential. Experience in the IT/VFX industry is a plus.

Eyeline Studios

At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.

The Project Manager role serves as the cornerstone of the Project Management Office, reporting to the Head of Project Management. This role is intended to serve the Technology teams of Scanline & Eyeline as a foundational support structure; leading key, strategic projects in collaboration with other qualified and approved project leaders.

Individuals in this role will drive project planning, organize the project team and strategically schedule the work to be carried out through to project completion.

To remain aligned with company structures and goals, most of the Project Manager’s work will be “Project Centric” however, it is also woven into our company culture to remain flexible & supportive of teams in need and therefore time will be allocated to supporting teams or departments.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you own the development of project plans. This includes defining stakeholders and communication paths, requirements gathering, setting project goals in line with strategic company targets, partnering with project leads to break down the work into logical steps and create a project schedule, utilizing agreed upon industry supported methods of estimating effort and assessing resource needs across all required departments/teams, and assessing upfront risks and developing contingency plans
Lead Project Kickoff meetings, responsible for recurring status updates and must lead key collaborator reports at agreed upon cadence
Lead Sprint Planning Meetings with the appropriate subject matter experts, ensuring work is broken down into manageable tasks to be assigned to project resources
Monitor resource allocation and availability, working closely with department leads to ensure adequate staffing levels for the project
Direct the coordination of administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and maintaining project documentation
Ongoing management and reporting of the project elements (reporting project status and progress, risk reporting and mitigation planning/escalation, tracking actual effort vs. estimate)
Manage risks and issues that could impact the project timeline or outcomes
Manage Agile processes and lead teams by modifying the project framework to accommodate Scrum or Kanban meetings, managing backlogs, and facilitating sprint planning and reviews
Ensure Agile metrics and visualizations are maintained to track progress and productivity
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their continuous involvement and satisfaction during the project
Build consensus among broad teams with varied and competing interests. Explore contrary opinions and “farm for dissent”
Participate in the development of the project management discipline at Scanline/Eyeline

Qualifications

Advanced experience using project management software such as Jira, AirTable, ClickUp, Asana, Flow (ShotGrid)
Advanced understanding of core project management frameworks like Agile & Waterfall
Advanced understanding of the software development life cycle
Strong interpersonal skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams of senior staff;
Strong listening skills and an ability to present effectively; maintain charisma to inspire & motivate groups; and the will to support, coach and stand-up for your team (to the extent that it serves what’s best for the company)
Resilience and an ability to readily adapt to change
Exceptional time management & organizational skills to maintain project plans and manage data within supporting software tools
Experience managing within technology and/or software development teams is an advantage
Experience in the IT and/or VFX industry (or related fields) is an advantage

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

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Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

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Scanline VFX

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Scanline VFX is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we’ve grown to a team of over 1,200 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world. We believe in the power of storytelling and are committed to helping filmmakers realize their artistic vision. Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, collaboration and long-standing partnerships, we continue to develop innovative tools, techniques and technologies, to offer filmmakers the ultimate in creative freedom. Eyeline Studios, Scanline’s virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Netflix’s investment in Scanline’s pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows Scanline to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in VFX. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, Scanline continues to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients outside of Netflix.

Established in 1989 in Munich, Scanline became well-known for our ability to create photorealistic natural phenomena such as fire, smoke and water, having developed our proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline. Scanline was the sole developer of Flowline and in 2008, and was the recipient of a Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award® for the software.