Project Manager (f/m/d)

Your role:

As a Project Manager at Aesir Interactive, you will assume a key position in our project management team. You are responsible for coordinating projects as well as further developing our project management processes. You report directly to the project leadership and ensure smooth workflows and effective communication between various departments.

Your Daily Work

• Management of stakeholders and communication with internal and external departments.
• Leading and motivating the team to ensure efficient workflows and acting as a central communication interface.
• Leading and coordinating game development teams through all project phases—from conception and development to release and subsequent support.
• Strategic planning, scheduling, and risk management of projects, including budget control and resource planning.
• Monitoring project progress by organizing and leading meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Further development of project management processes and implementation of best practices.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in project management, ideally in game development or a related industry.
• A degree in project management or a related field is beneficial.
• Profound knowledge of agile methods (e.g., Scrum/Kanban), waterfall planning, and common project management tools.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, Microsoft Excel, and other project management software.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong risk management capabilities.
• Leadership qualities with experience in team management and employee development.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German, both spoken and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to tackle challenges efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Organization: Create detailed project plans, define milestones, and set schedules.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage budgets, personnel, and material resources.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to minimize them.
• Process Optimization: Implement and improve project management methods and processes.
• Monitoring Project Progress: Track tasks and objectives to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.

Benefits

• A welcoming and vibrant office located just 10 minutes from the central station, fostering creativity and collaboration.
• A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless.
• The flexibility of remote work options, tailored to your individual needs and responsibilities.
• Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized.
• Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team.
• Monthly credit card top-up of 44€ for added convenience*.
• Recharge your batteries after completing demanding tasks; play a game of table tennis or table soccer to invigorate your spirit.
• Exciting company-based events, offering knowledge transfer, fun activities, and opportunities for recreation.
• We pay for your train / public transport ticket and a subsidy for lunch*

 *After the probation period

The ideal candidate also has:

• Passion for games and an understanding of game development processes.
• Certifications in project management, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or similar qualifications.
• Experience in implementing project management standards and processes within a company.

About us

Located in Munich, Germany, Aesir Interactive offers a fun, focused and casual atmosphere while developing games for PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch. We believe in people and our team and want to advance your skills and knowledge.

We strongly believe in agile development and the constant adaption of our workflows. We embrace the uniqueness of each project and prefer a structured and documented work style.