Our client is one of the world’s leading independent development studios.  Set up in 1999, the company is dedicated to creating exceptionally high quality video games for powered by their proprietary cutting edge technology.  They are expanding and looking for unique talent to join them as Development Manager

World leading, interactive entertainment studio has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join their UK studio.  They are developers of cutting edge 3D game technology which is used throughout the video game industry and beyond.  They produce games which are available on all major platforms.  In this role you will help to facilitate the work flow across workgroups to ensure deliverables are completed on time.  Other responsibilities will include producing plans, reporting on progress and chairing meetings. 
Essential skills/experience required:
You will have at least 3 years game production experience and will have shipped at least one product to market.  You will have a good working knowledge of Agile project management methodology.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our client is the Midlands based developer of some incredibly successful games and is backed by one of the biggest publishing names in the world.  We now seek a Senior Project Manager who is proactive and can motivate teams with a strong feel of ownership.  He or she will constantly be seeking to raise standards in the company's methodologies.

The role encompasses the following responsibilities either solely or jointly with other management:

• Budgeting
• Resource and staff planning
• Overseeing developers' day to day activities
• Identification and resolution of conflicts caused by the simultaneous goals
• Coordination of the requirements of the game
• Risk assessment
• Milestone scheduling and reporting

Suitable candidates will have the following skills and experience:

• Agile
• MS Project and Office
• Experience of multiple teams and rapid development cycles
• Enthusiasm for games
• Experience of project management in games or similar - typically three successful projects and 5 years' relevant industry experience
• A degree

This really does present a rare opportunity to join a stable and successful games organisation.

Our client creates training games and uses high quality 3D techniques and games technologies. The games are on all platforms -  PC, handheld device or console. They’re accessible and easy to use as well as being challenging and stimulating.

They are looking for an experienced Project manager who is passionate about creating innovative game experiences. A dynamic and creative Project Manager is required to lead the next exciting sim  which will create an interesting rehabilitation product for the military and civilians.  Cutting edge technology will be at the forefront.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the development team, dealing directly with external partners and clients to help gather requirements, research and schedule the project. This person will be responsible for delivering a motivating and enthralling experience that makes a positive difference to the day-to-day lives of real people.

If this sounds like you, please do get in touch!

Our client is part of a world leading games company.  This department provides technology and support to games developers through the world.  The support is given online and includes the Linux community.  We seek an IT professional to coordinate and administrate the support. So, for example, a games coder may ask how to get the hardware to communicate with a particular device.  You will have to find out if this has already been solved elsewhere and, if not, allocate the work to the best engineer available. Candidates should be professional, IT literate and good at written communications. 

The role includes:

• Designing best solutions for support requests
• Assigning tasks for development
• External queries
• Configuring new support areas and projects

Specifically experience should include:

• MS Office
• Strong on the internet
• Completer finisher on administration
• Good written English
• If possible, Linux, version control skills and scripting

Interested in getting this foothold into the world of games?  Then please email for a confidential dialogue.

As part of the production team, they are looking for a someone with experience in either Agile or Scrum management methodology to be responsible for the smooth running of the day-to-day development operations, coordinating cross-discipline workgroups and helping to ensure the timely completion of agreed deliverables.

You must be out going with a friendly personality who is able to communicate effectively with all members of the company.

We are looking for a project manager who is keen to develop their career in project management. This not a Producer role.

We are now seeking an Account Manager to take day to day responsibilty for this project and support the needs of the clients.

In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for:

1 Design of questionnaires,

2 Structure of the database,

3 Interpretation and analyses,

4 Presentations and reports,

5 Management of relationships with the company executive, clients and key suppliers,

6 Identifying new business opportunities.

The skills and experience we seek include:

a) A sound knowledge of SPSS coding,

b) Enthusiasm for video games,

c) Project Management experience,

d) An aptitude for interpretation and analysis of data,

e) Spreadsheets macros and VB would also be useful.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our AAA project. In this role you'll be working at the core of the project team, interacting with all disciplines and driving the delivery of high quality features using modern development methodologies.

You should have:

• Full project lifecycle experience, including closeout, in an internal production role
• Prior game development experience in a creative or technical discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability and confidence to lead meetings and direct work
• A good grasp of art, game design and technical fundamentals including console platform considerations.
• Risk management experience
• An eye for detail and the drive to push for quality in all aspects of game production
• A genuine passion for games and game development

We are open to discussing a dual role, also involving project planning responsibilities, if this better suits your skillset and aspirations.

This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team in a role that is key to the success of our first AAA project.

Our client is an independant European development studio creating AAA multi-user web/cross platform games.  Well funded and highly creative environment, we now seek a manager to take responsibilty for resourcing and scheduling development.  The person will also be responsible for communication and ensuring that the elements of the project are delivered within budget and on time.  He/she will work with the producer to report progress, problems and risk to management team.  He should be able to lead and  motivate teams and also possess a first class understanding of games production, project management tools and methods as well as being a great communicator.

Specifically:

• Goal and milestone setting.
• Communication and information flow.
• Reporting on progress, breaking down by task and scheduling.
• Manage and allocate resources, outsourcing where appropriate, to optimise processes.
• Organising tools and processes including tracking and planning systems.
• Handling conflicts and disputes.
• Create communication structure to handle and satisfy publishers' requirements.

Candidate profile:

• Excellence in managing and motivating teams..
• Experience in project management in sizeable developments.
• Knowledge of online project management tools such as Hansoft, MS Project or other.
• Solid project management and development management experience in games or similar.
• Familiarity in all areas of games production - design, programming and art.
• Pro-activity, attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Degree level.

This award winning company is one of the world's leading developers of mobile phone gaming technology and content. Based in London and founded in 1998, the company has an unparalleled track record of innovation and market leadership in this rapidly expanding field.

They currently have a new and exciting PM role.  Responsibilities of the role include:
- Manage large-scale games/porting projects .
- Manage the proposal development and RFP process.
- Developing and Maintaining client relationships and day to day client communication.
- Develop and manage project budget, risks and schedules.
- Create delivery schedules, milestones and progress reports.
- Work closely with multi-lingual external and internal teams (Adaptation experts, QA teams, production team, account managers).
- Overview of the delivery for all service lines - production, QA testing.

Essential requirements and experience:
- Demonstrable project management experience in a structured environment  (minimum three years).
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
- Experience with one or more defect tracking systems.
- Keen interest in games, familiarity with multiple Mobile platforms and genres.
- IT literate, specifically Windows and MS Office.
- High attention to detail, ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Resource full, reliable and self-motivated.