Software/IT Project Manager - Racing Games

Job Title Software/IT Project Manager - Racing Games
Job Category Production
Skills Required Project Manager
Location North East
Job Description Software/IT Project Manager - Racing Games
Job Reference: 16116
Short Skills:
Start Date/Length: Immediate/ Permanent
Salary: DOE
Location: North East
Country: UK
Description:

 Our Client, a world leading independent studio will be launching a new division within their expanding group of companies. They are now looking for a Software/IT Project Manager. The Project Manager must keep track of multiple success vectors and timelines in a clear, concise and up-to-date way. Through strong software management processes, the Project Manager owns the schedule and all the information leading into it and broadcasts to the executive team.

Key Skills and Experience
• Create, manage and accurately track project vehicles including:
• Project schedules
• Detailed project plans
• Risk and issues logs
• Status reports
• Pro-actively manage and motivate team to ensure on-time & on-budget delivery
• Qualification (BA or BSc. level) in a Project Management related discipline, or significant experience in managing and delivering software/IT projects (5+ years)
• Proficient with MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work closely with development staff across multiple disciplines to collect up-to-the-minute information on key project metrics
• Manage resource planning and organizational capacity planning

Preferred Skills and Experience
• Some experience/education in software development (C, Java, SQL, etc) or 3D visualisation art (modelling, texturing, animation)
• Working knowledge of Scrum or other Agile development techniques
• Previous history of client relationship management to provide client with appropriate project status information

Please contact Carrie Eckersley on 0208 944 7777 or carrie@interactiveselection.com if you are interested in this position. Please forward your CV in a Word format.View Many More Interactive Selection Jobs
Salary DOE
Date posted 10/05/2013
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Interactive Selection using their internal reference 16116.
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