[Remote] Project Manager (f/m/d)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aesir Interactive GmbH is a game development company located in Munich, Germany, seeking a Project Manager to play a key role in their production team. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring project health, transparency, and effective communication between various departments while further developing project management processes.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

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

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