Project Manager (Contract)
Job Summary
Job Description
The Senior Operational Project Manager will be critical in driving operational excellence across Xsolla, supporting company-wide initiatives, and ensuring smooth project execution. This role involves streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and managing cross-functional operations to achieve organizational objectives. The manager will lead and implement operations-focused projects, develop project timelines, collaborate across departments, identify inefficiencies, and maintain operational budgets. They will also provide training and support, and track and report on KPIs. The role reports to the Director of Operational Excellence and PMO.
Must have:
- 5+ years managing operational projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with project management tools
- Ability to quickly learn new software
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
Good to have:
- PMP certification or similar
- Experience in a high-growth environment
- Prior experience in gaming or fintech
Perks:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Personalized career roadmap
6 skills required
Job Details
ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.
Longevity Opportunity Vision Enjoy the game!
We are seeking a Senior Operational Project Manager that will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across Xsolla, supporting company-wide initiatives, and ensuring smooth execution of projects. This role will focus on streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and managing cross-functional operations to achieve organizational objectives. This role will report into the Director of Operational Excellence and PMO, giving the opportunity to make a significant impact by aligning operational priorities with strategic business goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and implement operations-focused projects, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals
- Develop and enforce standards for operational project tracking, managing communication and documentation with internal teams and stakeholders
- Create and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring clear milestones and deliverables for operational initiatives
- Collaborate across departments (e.g., engineering, business development, marketing, legal, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of operations into broader company functions
- Proactively identify operational inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or risks, and develop solutions to prevent potential issues
- Ensure compliance with internal and external policies related to operations, including vendor and partner management
- Assist in the creation of Scopes of Work (SoWs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for operational processes and custom projects
- Maintain operational budgets, ensuring cost-effective execution of all projects
- Provide ongoing training and support to team members on operational best practices, tools, and methodologies
- Track and report on operational KPIs and metrics, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience managing operational projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Proven experience with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Basecamp, G Suite)
- Ability to quickly learn new software and tools as needed
- Strong time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience driving operational improvements and implementing best practices
- Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- PMP certification or similar (preferred)
- Experience working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
- Prior experience in the gaming or fintech industry is a plus
$150,000 - $150,000 a year
Benefits:
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.
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