Project Manager - Online Services Platform Partners MWNB

The team:

The position is based whitin Ubisoft Production HQ which is the headquarter of our network of production studios and plays an essential role in the conception of our games. Closely working with the top management and our studios worldwide our role is to support the various project teams on different topics (production processes design content game direction financial planning human resources) in order to enable them to develop highquality games while maintaining an editorial and strategic coherence. This particular position allows our team members to benefit from a global overview of all our current projects under development.

More precisely you will be working with studios and teams all over the world in the Online services Platform Partners team which is an online solutions provider that brings new concepts services and tools to life for all Ubisoft productions. Our diverse and technical expertise enables us to conceptualize build support and operate products and services for Ubisofts worldwide Production and Business teams. We provide expertise in Product Management UI/UX Design Development Infrastructure Integration and Support to help overcome challenges and deliver with passion and commitment to help teams accomplish their goals online.

Within Online Services Platform Partners team we create solutions to enable the organisation of various live events and campaigns (game betas referral programs free weekends) as well as to enable teams in Ubisoft to reach our players by supporting the news creation and publishing processes on all platforms.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning execution and completion of projects that supports  the content strategy for Ubisoft Connect. They will work with the program manager and crossfunctional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time within scope and budget while meeting highquality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning:

• Define project scope goals and deliverables.
• Create detailed project plans outlining tasks timelines and milestones.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and creating business cases for projects and their evolutions
• Work with development teams to define solutions and be comfortable with creating functional specifications business cases feasibility analyses and understanding technical frameworks.
• Plan and schedule the live deployment and launch of new products tools and services into and with respect to the company technical ecosystem

• Project Execution:
  • Lead and motivate project teams ensuring clarity of responsibilities and timelines.
  • Work with development partners to make sure all dependencies are being considered for the project execution
  • Monitor and track project progress adjusting plans as needed.
  • Ensure all project objectives are met through regular status updates and meetings.
  • Control changes to the project scope and project schedule and ensuring alignment of stakeholder expectations through responsive and clear communication channels.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Ensure effective communication and regular synchronization with key stakeholders
  • Lead the reporting of progress and live metrics of the project scope and project schedule progress to ensure constant alignment of stakeholders expectations.
  • Communicate project expectations and updates clearly to all stakeholders.
  • Address stakeholder feedback and concerns timely.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proactively address and resolve any issues or bottlenecks that arise during project execution.
• Project Documentation:
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans reports and postproject evaluations.
  • Ensure that project documents are complete current and stored appropriately.
• Project Closing:
  • Deliver completed projects and ensure they meet client and organizational expectations.
  • Conduct postproject evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications and Background:

• A strong interest in video games and a strong knowledge of web technologies is essential. 
• Excellent written and verbal English required.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g. MS Project Miro Confluence Jira).

Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire crossfunctional teams.
• Time Management: Effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• ProblemSolving: Ability to handle complex issues and come up with innovative solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables.

Additional Information :

Ubisofts perks

Profit Sharing yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company lunch vouchers (9/day) healthcare for you and your family and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
Maternity leaves of 20 weeks paternity/coparental leaves of 7 weeks.
Our office is located in Saint Mand (Metro line 1 Saint Mand station). Gym available in the building. Ability to work with an hybrid work arrangement according to the Ubisoft Work From Home policy.

Recruitment process

30 minutes : phone call with a Recruiter
60 minutes : visio interview with a the manager of the role and a Recruiter
60 minutes : visio inteview with the Associate Director of Products

Additional Information

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all without any distinction of gender ethnicity religion sexual orientation social status disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.

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