Project Manager

Oct 24, 2024
Melbourne, Australia
... Not specified
... Intermediate
Full time
... Office work

Project Manager

Frostbite is EA’s state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team develops creative engine features and cutting-edge tools that let our game makers create stunning games. We’re honored to have thousands of game developers worldwide using Frostbite as they create some of the industry’s best-known titles and amazing player experiences. 

We are seeking an adept delivery and people manager with a profound enthusiasm for the technology driving our games. The Project Manager (internally known as Development Director), emphasizing people, process, and planning, plays a central role in maintaining cohesion of our teams.

This position is based in Melbourne, Australia, and you will be reporting to Frostbite Sr Development Director for Core Systems. You will collaborate with a Technical Director and Product Manager in overseeing one of our teams.

Responsibilities

  • Project & Process Management
    • Lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and enhance Agile development practices within the team.
    • Oversee team deliveries, including managing risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
    • Coordinate tasks across diverse internal and external teams, spanning multiple locations, time zones, and cultures.
    • Improve operational effectiveness of team effort by assessing current practices, incorporating new strategies, and increasing predictability.
  • People & Team Management
    • Directly manage team members by providing regular feedback to individuals and aligning career goals with their work.
    • Partner with the other team leaders to create a creative, collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment, promoting a culture of learning and success.
    • Identify and address personnel conflicts, fostering a positive team dynamic.
  • Change Management
    • Lead and implement change management initiatives within the team. Foster the team's adoption and acceptance of changes.

Experiences and Capabilities

  • You have 5+ years of software project management and team leadership experience.
  • You have 3+ years of experience using Agile project management methodology.
  • You are a change leader, who excels in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
  • You are experienced in project planning, capacity planning, dependency and risk management including mitigation techniques.
  • You are experienced in building and managing high-performing software development teams.
  • You enjoy helping individuals grow through coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
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