PROJECT & PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR SOCIAL VR GAME (d/f/m)
K5 Factory as part of the K5 Media Group based in Munich has been specialized in developing immersive experiences since its foundation combining state-of-the-art technologies in the areas of AR, VR and real-time rendering to produce games, metaverse and other immersive experiences.
Tasks
We are seeking a a talented and experienced Production & Project Manager mainly for a Social VR Game based on a world famous brand to join our highly motivated team that is always up to adopt new technologies ensuring that our games and solutions are innovative as well as maintainable and performant. If you passionate about managing entire production processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery within the budget – you might be the one!:
Project Management:
- Develop and execute project plans, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets
- Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, including developers, designers, artists, and QA testers
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to manage dependencies and deliverables
- Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks in the production process
- Track project progress, report on milestones, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
Production Oversight:
- Manage the entire production pipeline, from concept to release, ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Define and enforce production standards and best practices, maintaining consistency across projects
- Monitor and optimize production workflows to maximize efficiency and resource allocation
- Prepare, coordinate and evaluate regular user tests
Resource Allocation and Budgeting:
- Plan and allocate resources, including team members, equipment, and software/tools, to meet project requirements
- Track project budgets and expenditures
- Optimize resource allocation to balance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality
- Bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years of proven experience as a Project and/or Production Manager preferably in the gaming industry, and/or in VR/AR projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing priorities
Bonus Qualifications:
- Understanding of VR/AR technologies, platforms, and industry trends
- Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban
- Familiarity with game development pipelines, including concepting, prototyping, and release cycles
- Good at German
- Enormously exciting creative job with the opportunity to build and develop our games from sketch and be a part of their success from the very beginning
- Market-driven remuneration and benefits based on showreel and experience
- Plenty of autonomy, flexible working hours, home office options (Centrally located office in the heart of Munich with free drinks and snacks, after work events, etc.)
- Exciting development perspectives: We provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, offering you the opportunity to expand your skills and advance in your career
- Limited contract with a possibility of extension
- Part of a highly passionate, fun and cooperative team of international experts
- Part of an exceptionally fast-growing company dedicated to team spirit and values
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We’re very much looking forward to hearing from you!