Job#: 3015161

Job Description:

Project Manager / Producer

The team is focused on delivering the continued legacy of the AGE OF EMPIRES franchise. This role involves partnering with the Executive Producer to manage day-to-day production and workflow for various projects within the studio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, capable of tracking and communicating complex work items across multiple projects and disciplines, and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment while delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

In this role, the position serves as a key contributor between internal and external teams across a wide variety of functions and subject matter expertise, with direct influence and responsibility for the quality and outcomes of feature development, product publishing efforts, and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, communicate, track, and report on individual tasks and work items

Coordinate across teams to deliver quality on time for features, content, events, testing, localization, product extensions, and user engagement

Review and provide informed feedback on development schedules and roadmaps

Collaborate with internal and external teams to remove blockers and ensure pathways to product development and go-to-market goals

Communicate status and updates on critical work items to key stakeholders regularly

Actively unblock workflows by utilizing existing solutions and/or implementing new tools or processes

Provide flexible assistance for other Producers as needed

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a video game Production or Project Management role focused on PC and/or Console games with at least 2 shipped titles credited as producer

Ability to identify gaps and product needs proactively

Strong organizational and collaboration skills for documenting plans and supporting team goals

Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills

Continuous drive to learn and adapt to evolving environments and gaming trends

Passion for and understanding of gaming and gaming culture

Self-starter with flexibility to work varying hours based on project demands

Experience working in distributed teams and supporting remote collaboration

Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Teams, Office tools, and other project management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

First-hand knowledge of the AGE OF EMPIRES franchise

Experience with Games-as-a-Service and operating live products

PC technical knowledge and PC gaming experience

Scrum Certification as Scrum Master or Product Owner

Familiarity with C#, C++, or other programming languages and basic engineering concepts

Ability to provide additional perspective to improve overall franchise quality

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.