Project Manager

1 Hour ago • 5-7 Years • Product Management

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Job Description

The Project Manager at Keywords Studios oversees successful project completion within budget and timelines. Responsibilities encompass planning, communication with stakeholders, risk management, budget control, quality assurance, and scope management. The role involves developing project plans, monitoring expenses, ensuring deliverables meet standards, managing contracts, and creating reports. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of program management or related experience, excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Project, and other project management tools. They will also ensure projects meet objectives and stay within budget, assisting in proposal creation and reporting to leadership.
Must have:
  • Project planning & execution
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Risk & budget management
  • Quality control & scope management
  • 5-7 years exp. in program management
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • PMI or PMP certification
  • Finance degree
  • Proficiency in Visio, CRM, Microsoft Teams, Power BI
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k (3% matching)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
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Work Location: USA Remote (Prefer PST Time Zone)

Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Pay Rate: $35 - $50 /hr DOE & location

A Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the successful completion of a project within a specified time frame, budget, and scope. The role involves managing resources, schedules, risks, and communication with stakeholders, ensuring the project meets its objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

  • Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and risk assessments.
  • Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks early in the project, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust plans as needed.
  • Budget Management: Monitor project expenses and ensure that the project remains within budget. Support the management of financials related to key contracts.
  • Quality Control: Ensure deliverables meet the required quality standards and expectations of stakeholders.
  • Scope Management: Prevent scope creep by ensuring that any changes are documented, approved, and well-managed.
  • Review and approve contracts, cost estimates, and purchase orders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Project Delivery: Ensure the project is completed on time, meets the desired objectives, and is within budget.
  • Assist in the creation and delivery of proposals, reports, and findings to Global Service Delivery Lead, Executive Leadership team.
  • Manage, and track action items related to key service deliverables. technology trends, and resource needs

Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians.

Established in 1998 and working in over 30 languages, the Keywords Group is a fast-growing plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. We are one of the leaders in the provision of localisation services to the Video games and Software Localisation markets worldwide.

Keywords are an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry with offices in Montreal, Dublin, London, Paris, Milan, New Delhi, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Pune, Rome, Barcelona, Brazil, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Working on a worldwide basis, we provide a range of linguistic, testing, and quality control services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike.

Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field; finance degree preferred
    • PMI or PMP certification preferred.
    • 5-7 years of experience in program management, business administration, or related field.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex business environments.
    • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
    • Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and distribution techniques to maximize efficiency.
    • Familiarity with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
    • Proficiency in computer software, including MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, CRM systems, Microsoft Teams, and Power BI.

Benefits

At KeyWords we provide all our contingent workforce with:

  • Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
  • 401k (3% matching)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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About The Company

At Keywords, we deliver clients the benefits of the strengthened Engage service line, combining our Player Support and Marketing offerings.

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