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Job Overview
Join the Steel Hunters team, the newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world.
This strategic and tactical game in Unreal Engine 5 blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource called Starfall. Each Hunter comes with its own abilities and progression paths, setting the stage for intense, memorable battles. For more information: Steel Hunters.
As a Project Manager, you will be part of a team of project managers within a large, multi-disciplinary project. You will be a key member of the development team, focused on creating plans and driving the Systems team to deliver effectively and reliably.
Duration: This is a 9-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
Reports to: Senior Producer.
What will you do?
* Manage the planning and scheduling of a fast-paced team working towards strict deadlines.
* Act as the main point of contact for internal teams, ensuring they have the necessary information.
* Help manage cross-team dependencies.
* Strive to continuously improve workflows and communication across all teams.
What are we looking for?
* Solid experience in project management within the gaming or tech industry.
* Experience managing internal development teams with cultural differences.
* Excellent communication skills in complex and dynamic environments.
* Belief in iterative processes and continuous improvement.
Additional skills that will help you stand out:
* Experience with JIRA (or equivalent), Confluence, and Excel.
* Passion for gaming.
Work mode: Hybrid - 3 days in the office in Guildford.
Benefits: Our benefits in Guildford include:
* 5 weeks of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 30 days, with options to buy additional days.
* Additional paid time off (Birthday, Marriage, Compassionate Leave).
* Sick Leave Compensation, enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave.
* Dog-friendly office, onsite canteen, video games area.
* Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension scheme with a 4% match.
* Mental well-being programs, wellbeing perks, career development opportunities.
* Employee discounts, gaming accounts, company events, awards, referral programs.
* About DPS Games: a main European game development hub with 25 years of experience.
* Learn more about our studio in Guildford: https://dpsgames.com/studio
Please submit your CV in English for smooth processing.
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, operating since 1998 with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our flagship titles include World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Tanks Blitz.
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Seniority level
o Mid-Senior level
Employment type
o Contract
Job function
o Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
o Computer Games
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