Project Manager

Description

Come join UNSEEN as our Project Manager!

We are looking for a passionate, strategic Project Manager to join our team. You will lead the planning and execution of game projects that give shape to our dreams. The ideal candidate will unleash the creativity of our team and drive the project forward while maintaining a balance between schedule, budget, and quality. You will lead the team with passion and a sense of responsibility, overcoming challenges as you lead the project to success. In addition to managing the overall progress of the project, one of the key roles will be to liaise with clients and stakeholders. A Project Manager at UNSEEN contributes to the production of games that deliver surprise and excitement by utilizing your flexible communication and creative problem-solving skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with the team and work together to create something great, please send us your application!

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the project, set project goals, create schedules, and manage resources
• Prioritize tasks and manage time
• Resolve problems and issues quickly and effectively
• Establish check and iteration flow for each feature
• Operate and improve use of project management tool (JIRA)
• Manage and track deliverables required to meet milestones
• Predict and address risks and build appropriate processes
• Eliminate blockers and bottlenecks in development
• Coordinate with outsourcing and external companies
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders and other interested parties
• Foster team motivation and cooperation among team members.
• Understand the requirements and technical aspects of the project and make appropriate instructions and decisions
• Develop quality standards and testing processes, and implement quality control
• Prepare, facilitate, and support team events that are crucial to project progression

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in game development
• Experience in game development projects
• Experience as a project manager or assistant producer
• Experience with team management or leadership
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint / Word / Excel)
• Flexible thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Business level or above in both Japanese and English
• Interest in and willingness to learn about trends in the gaming industry
• Able to work in Tokyo (in person preferred)

+Pluses

• Professional experience as a game developer
• In-depth knowledge of entertainment content from around the world
• Ability to look at creativity from the perspective of both artistic and management
• Open and flexible mindset