Project Manager (Game Development)

About Nexters

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gear studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in game development management and feature delivery, capable of efficiently planning and minimizing project risks. The main task is to ensure project completion on time with optimal resource allocation. Key focus areas include risk management, people management, and process optimization.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a dedicated team, including developers, game designers, and QA specialists. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, develop team members, and resolve internal issues.
• Planning new features and tasks, including creating timelines and monitoring their execution. Ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and managing time resources effectively.
• Tracking and managing project constraints in a timely manner, including risk assessment and mitigation (time, personnel, financial risks). Utilize risk analysis tools to prevent project issues.
• Analyzing current processes and developing and implementing new approaches to improve team efficiency.

We hope that you

• At least 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in game development or a related industry.
• Experience in task prioritization, planning, and risk assessment.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies and practical experience applying them to project and process management.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with the team and stakeholders, clearly articulate tasks and requirements, and maintain transparency in workflows.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and quickly adapt to new conditions.
• Understanding of LiveOps, including managing the continuous support and development of live products.

What we offer

• Healthcare
  Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
• Work, life, and balance
  We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
• Sports
  You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation support
  A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvement
  Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
• Events
  Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
• Community & ESG
  We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.