Description :
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery excellence for our gaming development teams. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of proven project management experience in a product or gaming environment, with deep expertise in Agile / Scrum frameworks, JIRA management, and analytical reporting.
This role demands a proactive leader who can coordinate cross-functional teams, streamline workflows, ensure sprint discipline, and provide actionable insights through structured reporting and dashboards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage multiple concurrent game development projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams - Product, Design, Development, QA, and Art - to align project goals and timelines.
- Drive Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives) and ensure team accountability.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide clear visibility to leadership through reports and dashboards.
- Own and optimize JIRA workflows, ensuring accurate backlog tracking, sprint velocity, and issue management.
- Create and maintain project dashboards, sprint reports, and KPIs to track progress and identify improvement areas.
- Foster collaboration, remove blockers, and enable efficient communication between stakeholders.
- Partner with leadership to plan product releases, monitor milestones, and track post-release performance.
- Continuously improve project delivery processes and Agile practices across teams.
Desired Experience & Qualifications :
610 years of total experience, with at least 4+ years in project management / delivery within gaming or product-based companies.Proven success managing Agile / Scrum-based development projects end-to-end.Advanced proficiency in JIRA (mandatory) - dashboard creation, sprint management, reporting automation.Strong analytical and reporting skills using Excel, SharePoint, and Confluence.Hands-on experience in project planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or SAFe) preferred.Exposure to gaming production cycles, live operations, or product release management is a strong plus.Key Competencies :
Project Planning & ExecutionAgile & Scrum DeliveryJIRA & ReportingCross-functional Team CoordinationRisk & Escalation ManagementCommunication & Stakeholder HandlingAnalytical Thinking & Continuous ImprovementWhy Join Us :
Be part of a creative and fast-paced gaming environment.Work with passionate teams delivering high-impact global products.Opportunity to influence project strategy and delivery processes.Culture of ownership, transparency, and growth.Location : Bangalore, India : 6 - 10 years
Employment Type : Full-time
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