Project Manager
Playcrafting builds games and gaming initiatives for brands and technologies around the world through our nationwide network of developers. Our client projects include game development, video production, written content production, event and stream execution, and more. We are seeking a full-time Project Manager to oversee and execute initiatives for clients in our B2B business. The Project Manager’s responsibilities include:
Oversight, tracking, execution, and collection of deliverables for client projects
Managing client needs and expectations
Identifying and coordinating with vendors required for client projects
Refining the process and documentation required to successfully execute on projects for clients
Contributing to the strategy, communications, and content meant to bring new clients to our B2B business
We are seeking an individual that is laser-focused on execution of projects and customer service for our clients. The Project Manager will be responsible for successfully executing our brand partnerships, including developing and tracking a project timeline, managing deliverable receipt, running regular check-in meetings, and collecting feedback from all stakeholders. Though this position is focused on our B2B business, it will also require an understanding of and engagement with the developers we contract to build games and prototypes through client work. The Project Manager must be able to work full-time and will be paid at a level commensurate with experience.
Our company’s core business is to envision, build, and deploy gaming content for high level brand clients. The Project Manager will need to be trusted as the main point of contact for our clients. We’re looking for someone who can handle multiple high-level clients at a time.This is a great opportunity for someone with drive and ambition to grow with our team as we continue to pave our way in the exciting landscape of the video game industry.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to meet you!
Qualifications:
2-3 years of experience working in project management for B2B clients
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A strong knowledge of game development and production is preferred
At least a base knowledge of the video game industry and culture
Driven, able to work independently, and ready to move fast
About Playcrafting
Playcrafting is the largest network of game creators in New York and one of the largest in the U.S, with more than 30,000 actively engaged developers. Playcrafting offers more than 50 local and industry-recognized classes and events, such as the Play NYC convention, The Bit Awards, and the largest Global Game Jam site in the U.S. These events give game creators and fans the chance to connect, learn and play. Since 2017, Playcrafting has connected the world’s biggest companies with game developers nationwide. These partnerships have generated 88 games and prototypes and over $2 million in funding for game developers with companies like Bose, Google, Verizon, the NFL, Facebook, IBM, and Schick.