Unreal Engine Project Manager
Unreal Gigs
Santa Monica, california
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
The Senior Unreal Engine Project Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering game development projects leveraging Unreal Engine. This role requires strong project management skills, excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine, and a deep understanding of the game development lifecycle. The Senior Unreal Engine Project Manager will oversee multiple project teams and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality game experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple game development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, artists, and quality assurance professionals to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, and track project performance against these plans.
- Facilitate communication within the team and with stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding project status and expectations.
- Resolve any issues and solve problems throughout the project life cycle.
- Implement project management tools and best practices.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, and anticipate potential obstacles.
- Work closely with the team to ensure effective use of Unreal Engine for game development.
- Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements to improve future projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Project Management, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of project management experience, preferably in game development.
- Proficient in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Unreal Engine.
- Deep understanding of the game development lifecycle.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience managing remote and international teams.
- Understanding of 3D modeling, animation, and other aspects of game design.
Preferred Skills:
This position is primarily office-based but may require travel to meet with different teams and stakeholders. Extended hours may be required during critical project milestones.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources