Technical Project Manager
Location: US, TX, Austin
Department: Production
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Entertainment
Function: Production
Company profile: MaxPlay™ is a cross-platform digital publishing company focused on revolutionizing the games as a service market. You probably haven’t heard of us yet, but that’s about to change. Recently spun out of Technicolor Ventures, we’re busy building a world-class set of tools and technologies that enables game developers to reach larger audiences and provide the best gaming experience to their consumers. MaxPlay has a great team of veteran game publishers, engineers, and consumer product folks but we also need you to reach the next level.It’s not easy disrupting the game publishing business. Each day we’re tasked with building a broad range of products and services, and we’re looking for talented people in Austin, Los Angeles, and San Francisco that are excited to meet those challenges. Even if you're not a gamer, but love technology and creating new tools and platforms, we want to hear from you.
Description: MaxPlay™ is a cross-platform digital publishing company focused on revolutionizing the games as a service market. You probably haven’t heard of us yet, but that’s about to change. Recently spun out of Technicolor Ventures, we’re busy building a world-class set of tools and technologies that enables game developers to reach larger audiences and provide the best gaming experience to their consumers. MaxPlay has a great team of veteran game publishers, engineers, and consumer product folks but we also need you to reach the next level.It’s not easy disrupting the game publishing business. Each day we’re tasked with building a broad range of products and services, and we’re looking for talented people in Austin, Los Angeles, and San Francisco that are excited to meet those challenges. Even if you're not a gamer, but love technology and creating new tools and platforms, we want to hear from you.The Technical Project Manager is responsible for coordinating efforts across multiple fronts and communicating directly with the development teams and senior management. They will be responsible for working with respective teams to ensure timely development and implementation of several games-related tools and technologies. They should have the ability to identify risks and call out roadblocks well in advance of them happening. They will track velocity and burn down charts, flag blockages and future problems, and ensure the production environment is running smoothly. They will work closely with the product owners to ensure the project’s objectives are being fulfilled.
Requirements: 10+  years of experience producing games-related technology or authoring software5+ years in an engineering leadership roleExperience with software requiring documentation or in-market supportWorking knowledge of a 3D game production pipelineExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with JIRA or similar project tracking/ticketing systemExperience using Agile methodologies such as SCRUMBonus:Experience in AAA game developmentSCRUM certificationIndustry experience with any of the following technologies:UnityUnrealCrytekIndustry experience in one (or all) of the following:C++PythonC#ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAll information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelinesMaxPlay and the Technicolor Ventures Group are an EOECandidate must be eligible to work in the United StatesNW Austin office location
Benefits: 10+  years of experience producing games-related technology or authoring software5+ years in an engineering leadership roleExperience with software requiring documentation or in-market supportWorking knowledge of a 3D game production pipelineExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with JIRA or similar project tracking/ticketing systemExperience using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM Bonus:Experience in AAA game developmentSCRUM certificationIndustry experience with any of the following technologies:UnityUnrealCrytekIndustry experience in one (or all) of the following:C++PythonC#ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAll information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelinesMaxPlay and the Technicolor Ventures Group are an EOECandidate must be eligible to work in the United StatesNW Austin office location
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