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TRION WORLDS www.TrionWorlds.com/careerswww.Defiance.com  SEEKING: PROJECT MANAGER for our DEFIANCE, game  DEFIANCE™ is the first multi-platform shooter MMO that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic. 

Being developed for the PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, DEFIANCE unites the MMORPG and Shooter game genres across the most popular platforms.

The Defiance™ Project Manager is responsible for managing schedules and tracking the progress for multiple projects within the development studio organization to ensure project objectives are clearly articulated and attainable.  The position has a keen focus on triangulating the needs of a high profile, multiplatform AAA game launch.  Additionally, the Defiance Project Manager will help manage deliverable dates, interaction, asset sharing, etc. between the game and its counterparts for the television show at Syfy.

rESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all phases of multiple, concurrent projects as part of a program


• Work closely with all stakeholders to facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables


• Manage cross-department communications and expectations


• Establish and maintain project schedule


• Audit and track progress toward meeting project goals


• Ensure all project documentation for the area of responsibility is accurate and complete


• Collaborate with key stakeholders and department leadership to define project objectives, gather requirements, manage the project's cost-time-scope constraints, identify scope of work, determine dependencies, and define deliverables and delivery dates


• Participate in determination of project priorities for the publishing department’s sales, marketing, community, public relations, and digital divisions


• Play a key role in calculating estimates for resources, costs, and participants needed to achieve project goals


• Submit budget proposals and staffing recommendations


• Proactively conduct risk assessment analysis and contingency planning on an on-going basis


• Prepare progress reports on a regular and as-needed basis


• Employ standard project management tools and processes including work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, and earned value management, applying adaptive-development models as appropriate


• Drive team towards achievement of objectives and contribute to cross-organization initiatives


• Support an open atmosphere and a high level of interaction with all team members to ensure quality progress of timeline attainment, effective recruiting, appropriate coaching and management of team, redirecting when necessary


• Work closely with external partners to ensure on-time and on-budget deliverables and milestones


• Support a positive studio culture for team members' quality of life

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 10 years of experience managing multiple, concurrent game industry projects
• Proven track record  through several project cycles; previous experience managing game publishing projects desired
• Requires experience managing web-based product creation projects
• Must be able to identify risks and take appropriate resolution steps, including changes in work methods, technologies, strategies, and project schedules
• Awareness of the video game industry’s competitive landscape, industry trends, and all aspects of product development, especially as they relate to the managed product
• Can manage others through the use of best practices and project management methodologies
• Computer skills must include Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, and MS Project

pLUSES

• MBA
• Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 shipping experience
• Experience coordinating between licensors and licensees on high-profile projects with high-profile IP
• Program management experience
• PM certification
• Agile project management experience
• Marketing project management experience
• Vendor and outsourcing partner management experience