Obsidian
01-19-2009, 09:37 PM
Obsidian Entertainment - Software Project Manager
Job description and responsibilities:
Obsidian Entertainment is always looking for creative individuals interested in a challenging environment creating the best role-playing games in the world. If making the next generation of role-playing games in a friendly, enjoyable atmosphere is what you're looking for, we want to hear from you!
Each of Obsidian's games has been a critically acclaimed RPG. With our latest endeavors we are developing a new intellectual property (Alpha Protocol) and applying our story and character development skills to the originating IP of the science fiction horror genre - Alien. We have been developing our own next generation game engine perfectly suited to evolve the RPG genre and have fostered a dedicated Tools team to bolster our talented designers and artists.
Obsidian Entertainment is the best of both worlds - the stability and cutting edge projects of a large studio combined with the family (and family-friendly) feel of a smaller company. We emphasize employee development through seminars, conventions, and research and boast open communication both within and across projects.
The Software Project Manager will prepare, coordinate, develop, and maintain the software project plans. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Software Program Manager will work closely with the Producers and Team Leads to maintain and update project plans and provide project status reports to Senior Management on several bases, i.e., daily, weekly, and monthly.
The Software Project Manager should be familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC). The successful candidate will track multiple, but interrelated projects and establish efficient guidelines and processes to report on the health of those projects accurately and regularly. This person will have previously demonstrated an ability to deftly handle changing project priorities.
As Software Project Manager, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Foster and create a culture of software quality and excellence by collaborating with immediate team members and peers from other functional areas such as Software Development, Customer Support, and Implementation
Coordinate with Publishers
Prepare project plans in collaboration with Producers and Team Leads
Maintain and regularly update multiple software project plans and schedules
Assess, prioritize, and track risk and constraints and escalate as necessary and appropriately; contribute to threat avoidance
Provide program updates on milestones and deliverables to all stakeholders
Communicate program statuses accurately and in a timely manner to Owners and Senior Management
Establish standards and procedures for program monitoring and reporting
Coordinate requests for changes to projects from original specifications
Set up and coordinate project team and review meetings, as necessary
Requirements
The Software Project Manager will be someone who is self-managed and self-motivated. The successful candidate will have strong multi-tasking skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to communicate effectively. Note: The individual holding this position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Additional requirements are as follows:
5 - 7+ years experience in managing software projects and teams
5 - 7+ years experience with formal/modified software development methodologies, e.g., Agile, Scrum
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle with an arsenal of best practices
5+ years experience setting up complex multi-schedules
PMP certification is a strong plus
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to meet challenging targets and work to tight deadlines
Excellent written, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Verifiable and successful experience working with offshore development teams
Sharp attention to detail
Team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
Positive working attitude with willingness to "get the job done"
Contact Info:
Email:
Application: www.obsidian.net/jobs/production/software-project-manager.html
Website: www.obsidian.net
Full details here http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24&jobid=
Job description and responsibilities:
Obsidian Entertainment is always looking for creative individuals interested in a challenging environment creating the best role-playing games in the world. If making the next generation of role-playing games in a friendly, enjoyable atmosphere is what you're looking for, we want to hear from you!
Each of Obsidian's games has been a critically acclaimed RPG. With our latest endeavors we are developing a new intellectual property (Alpha Protocol) and applying our story and character development skills to the originating IP of the science fiction horror genre - Alien. We have been developing our own next generation game engine perfectly suited to evolve the RPG genre and have fostered a dedicated Tools team to bolster our talented designers and artists.
Obsidian Entertainment is the best of both worlds - the stability and cutting edge projects of a large studio combined with the family (and family-friendly) feel of a smaller company. We emphasize employee development through seminars, conventions, and research and boast open communication both within and across projects.
The Software Project Manager will prepare, coordinate, develop, and maintain the software project plans. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Software Program Manager will work closely with the Producers and Team Leads to maintain and update project plans and provide project status reports to Senior Management on several bases, i.e., daily, weekly, and monthly.
The Software Project Manager should be familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC). The successful candidate will track multiple, but interrelated projects and establish efficient guidelines and processes to report on the health of those projects accurately and regularly. This person will have previously demonstrated an ability to deftly handle changing project priorities.
As Software Project Manager, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Foster and create a culture of software quality and excellence by collaborating with immediate team members and peers from other functional areas such as Software Development, Customer Support, and Implementation
Coordinate with Publishers
Prepare project plans in collaboration with Producers and Team Leads
Maintain and regularly update multiple software project plans and schedules
Assess, prioritize, and track risk and constraints and escalate as necessary and appropriately; contribute to threat avoidance
Provide program updates on milestones and deliverables to all stakeholders
Communicate program statuses accurately and in a timely manner to Owners and Senior Management
Establish standards and procedures for program monitoring and reporting
Coordinate requests for changes to projects from original specifications
Set up and coordinate project team and review meetings, as necessary
Requirements
The Software Project Manager will be someone who is self-managed and self-motivated. The successful candidate will have strong multi-tasking skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to communicate effectively. Note: The individual holding this position will not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Additional requirements are as follows:
5 - 7+ years experience in managing software projects and teams
5 - 7+ years experience with formal/modified software development methodologies, e.g., Agile, Scrum
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle with an arsenal of best practices
5+ years experience setting up complex multi-schedules
PMP certification is a strong plus
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to meet challenging targets and work to tight deadlines
Excellent written, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Verifiable and successful experience working with offshore development teams
Sharp attention to detail
Team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
Positive working attitude with willingness to "get the job done"
Contact Info:
Email:
Application: www.obsidian.net/jobs/production/software-project-manager.html
Website: www.obsidian.net
Full details here http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24&jobid=