Role overview

Qualifications

Several years of experience in project management, ideally in game development or a related industry
Profound knowledge of agile methods (e.g., Scrum/Kanban), waterfall planning and common project management tools
Excellent communication skills in English and German, both spoken and written
A degree in project management or a related field is beneficial

Responsibilities

Create and update project plans and ensure its feasibility through project management ceremonies
Identify potential project risks, develop and execute strategies to mitigate impact and / or probability
Implement and improve project management methods and processes
Track progress and objectives to ensure the project stays on schedule and within healthy boundaries

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Full time
Project Manager
German, English

Hard skills

Project Management Risk Management Budget Management Process Optimization JIRA Atlassian Confluence Video Game Development Scrum (Software Development)

Other skills

Team Leadership
Communication
Time Management
Microsoft Excel
Social Skills
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Open Mindset

About the company

Aesir Interactive GmbH

Aesir Interactive is a renowned German Developer studio, based in Munich, Germany. A passionate team of more than 35 designers, artists and programmers lay the foundation for captivating games and innovative interactive applications. As a leading Unreal Engine developer, Aesir has established an impressive tech stack and workflow to ensure smooth and continuous development: all in order to create lively and fascinating worlds for passionate gamers worldwide on all common consoles and PC. The diverse members of Aesir come from all over the world but share a common goal - creating unforgettable experiences through elegance, discipline and excellence.

Company details

Company typeSME

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Your role:

As a Project Manager at Aesir Interactive, you will represent a key position in our production team. You are responsible for transparency, project health and coordination as well as further developing our project management processes. You report directly to the project steering and ensure smooth workflows and effective communication between various departments.

Your Daily Work

Self-organization and information management.
Communication with internal and external departments.
Ensure project health by controlling risk, time, budget and quality.
Make projects transparent to everyone involved by collecting and reporting KPIs.
Develop and continuously update project planning.
Actively mitigate risks with the production team.
Schedule, moderate and evaluate project ceremonies and their outcomes. Re-adjust accordingly.
Leading, coordinating and motivating the team through all project phases to ensure efficient workflows and acting as a central communication interface for the production team.
Ensure that phases from conception and development to release and subsequent support are executed in time and based on our internal processes and guidelines.
Further development of project management processes and implementation of best practices.

Your Profile

Several years of experience in project management, ideally in game development or a related industry designing and developing products.
Self-organized and a hunt and gather type of personality.
You know what you need to function and what you need to have your project function.
You have a confident and authentic appearance in how you approach your environment.
You can explain the whats, hows and whys of what you deem necessary.
Profound knowledge of agile methods (e.g., Scrum/Kanban), waterfall planning and common project management tools.
Experience with Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Microsoft Excel and other project management software.
Excellent organizational skills and strong risk management capabilities.
Leadership qualities with experience in team management and employee development.
Excellent communication skills in English and German, both spoken and written.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to tackle challenges efficiently.
A degree in project management or a related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Organization: Create and update project plans and ensure its feasibility through project management ceremonies.
Resource Management: Budget, Time and Resource awareness in a Product development environment
Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop and execute strategies to mitigate impact and / or probability.
Process Optimization: Implement and improve project management methods and processes.
Monitoring Project Progress: Track progress and objectives to ensure the project stays on schedule and within healthy boundaries.

Benefits

A welcoming and vibrant office fostering creativity and collaboration.
A 38-hour workweek, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Relocation support if needed, making your transition to Munich seamless.
The flexibility of remote work options, tailored to your individual needs and responsibilities.
Free drinks, including soft drinks, coffee, tea to keep you refreshed and energized.
Weekly fresh organic fruit basket for a healthy and happy team.
Monthly credit card top-up of 50€ for added convenience*.
Recharge your batteries after completing demanding tasks; play a game of table tennis or table soccer to invigorate your spirit.
Exciting company-based events, offering knowledge transfer, fun activities, and opportunities for recreation.
Public transport ticket (residing in Munich)
We pay for your train and a subsidy for lunch*

*After the probation period

The ideal candidate also has:

Passion for games, projects and an understanding of game development processes cross departments.
Certifications in project management, such as PM², PMP, PRINCE2, or similar qualifications.
Experience in implementing project management standards and processes within a company.