Project Manager (M/W/NB)

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects that supports   the content strategy for Ubisoft Connect. They will work with the program manager and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, while meeting high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Create detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and milestones.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and creating business cases for projects and their evolutions
• Work with development teams to define solutions, and be comfortable with creating functional specifications, business cases, feasibility analyses, and understanding technical frameworks.
• Plan and schedule the live deployment and launch of new products, tools and services into and with respect to the company technical ecosystem

• Project Execution:
  • Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and timelines.
  • Work with development partners to make sure all dependencies are being considered for the project execution
  • Monitor and track project progress, adjusting plans as needed.
  • Ensure all project objectives are met through regular status updates and meetings.
  • Control changes to the project scope and project schedule and ensuring alignment of stakeholder expectations through responsive and clear communication channels.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Ensure effective communication and regular synchronization with key stakeholders
  • Lead the reporting of progress and live metrics of the project scope and project schedule progress, to ensure constant alignment of stakeholder’s expectations.
  • Communicate project expectations and updates clearly to all stakeholders.
  • Address stakeholder feedback and concerns timely.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proactively address and resolve any issues or bottlenecks that arise during project execution.
• Project Documentation:
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and post-project evaluations.
  • Ensure that project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Project Closing:
  • Deliver completed projects and ensure they meet client and organizational expectations.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications and Background:

• A strong interest in video games and a strong knowledge of web technologies is essential. 
• Excellent written and verbal English required.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Miro, Confluence, Jira).

Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Time Management: Effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle complex issues and come up with innovative solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables.

Ubisoft's perks

💰 Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
📍 Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building. Ability to work with an hybrid work arrangement according to the Ubisoft Work From Home policy.

Recruitment process

[30 minutes] : phone call with a Recruiter,
[60 minutes] : visio interview with a the manager of the role and a Recruiter,
[60 minutes] : visio inteview with the Associate Director of Products

Additional Information

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.

The job reports to the International Production HQ

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