Project Manager

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years • Product Management

About the job

Job Description

The Project Manager at Keywords Studios oversees successful project completion within budget and timelines. Responsibilities encompass planning, communication with stakeholders, risk management, budget control, quality assurance, and scope management. The role involves developing project plans, monitoring expenses, ensuring deliverables meet standards, managing contracts, and creating reports. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of program management or related experience, excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Project, and other project management tools. They will also ensure projects meet objectives and stay within budget, assisting in proposal creation and reporting to leadership.
Must have:
  • Project planning & execution
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Risk & budget management
  • Quality control & scope management
  • 5-7 years exp. in program management
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • PMI or PMP certification
  • Finance degree
  • Proficiency in Visio, CRM, Microsoft Teams, Power BI
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k (3% matching)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Work Location: USA Remote (Prefer PST Time Zone)

Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Pay Rate: $35 - $50 /hr DOE & location

A Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the successful completion of a project within a specified time frame, budget, and scope. The role involves managing resources, schedules, risks, and communication with stakeholders, ensuring the project meets its objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

  • Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and risk assessments.
  • Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks early in the project, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust plans as needed.
  • Budget Management: Monitor project expenses and ensure that the project remains within budget. Support the management of financials related to key contracts.
  • Quality Control: Ensure deliverables meet the required quality standards and expectations of stakeholders.
  • Scope Management: Prevent scope creep by ensuring that any changes are documented, approved, and well-managed.
  • Review and approve contracts, cost estimates, and purchase orders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Project Delivery: Ensure the project is completed on time, meets the desired objectives, and is within budget.
  • Assist in the creation and delivery of proposals, reports, and findings to Global Service Delivery Lead, Executive Leadership team.
  • Manage, and track action items related to key service deliverables. technology trends, and resource needs

Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians.

Established in 1998 and working in over 30 languages, the Keywords Group is a fast-growing plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. We are one of the leaders in the provision of localisation services to the Video games and Software Localisation markets worldwide.

Keywords are an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry with offices in Montreal, Dublin, London, Paris, Milan, New Delhi, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Pune, Rome, Barcelona, Brazil, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Working on a worldwide basis, we provide a range of linguistic, testing, and quality control services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike.

Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field; finance degree preferred
    • PMI or PMP certification preferred.
    • 5-7 years of experience in program management, business administration, or related field.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex business environments.
    • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
    • Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and distribution techniques to maximize efficiency.
    • Familiarity with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
    • Proficiency in computer software, including MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, CRM systems, Microsoft Teams, and Power BI.

Benefits

At KeyWords we provide all our contingent workforce with:

  • Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
  • 401k (3% matching)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy.

https://www.keywordsstudios.com/privacy-policy/

View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

At Keywords, we deliver clients the benefits of the strengthened Engage service line, combining our Player Support and Marketing offerings.

Beijing, Beijing, China (Remote)

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Cinisello Balsamo, Lombardy, Italy (Remote)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Keywords Studios

Similar Jobs

Microsoft - Principal Software Engineer

Microsoft, Czechia (On-Site)

Hasbro - Manager Trade Marketing

Hasbro, Chile (On-Site)

Microsoft - Senior Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft, Czechia (On-Site)

Microsoft - Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft, Czechia (On-Site)

Paperflite - Product Manager

Paperflite, India (On-Site)

Fluence - Head of Projects

Fluence, Australia (Hybrid)

Wildlife Studios - Product Manager Intern

Wildlife Studios, Brazil (Hybrid)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Click Therapeutics - Business Development Manager, Click SE™

Click Therapeutics, United States (Hybrid)

Microsoft - Consulting Specialist - Azure Infrastructure

Microsoft, United States (Remote)

Granicus - Human Resource Business Partner

Granicus, United States (Remote)

Publicis Groupe - Facility Manager

Publicis Groupe, Peru (On_site)

HP - Administrative Professional

HP, United States (On-Site)

IGT - Temporary Desktop Systems Specialist

IGT, United States (On-Site)

Logitech - Sales Engineer

Logitech, India (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in San Francisco, California, United States

Scopely - Director of Product - WWE Champions

Scopely, United States (Remote)

Canva - Senior Commercial Counsel, Enterprise Sales

Canva, United States (Remote)

Varonis  - Account Manager

Varonis , United States (On-Site)

Nintendo - CONTRACT - Tester (NTD)

Nintendo, United States (On-Site)

Rockstar Games - Build & Release Engineer

Rockstar Games, United States (On-Site)

The Walt Disney Company - Disney Store: Sales Associate (PT)

The Walt Disney Company, United States (On-Site)

Moonbug Entertainment - Digital Media Analyst (4 Month Contract)

Moonbug Entertainment, United States (On-Site)

Buckman - Field Support Manager

Buckman, United States (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Product Management Jobs

Keywords Studios (Player Support) - AI Project Manager - 12 months contract

Keywords Studios (Player Support), Poland (Remote)

SciPlay - Director of Product

SciPlay, United States (Hybrid)

Riot Games - Director, Product Management - 2XKO

Riot Games, United States (On-Site)

Wolters Kluwer - Manager, Product Software Engineering

Wolters Kluwer, United States (Hybrid)

Microsoft - UX Research Intern

Microsoft, United States (On-Site)

Life church - Senior Project Manager

Life church, United States (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded