Director, Project Management

About The RoleOur client is seeking a Director, Project Management. In this role, the Director, Project Management will be responsible for building, leading, and mentoring a world-class Project Management Department to achieve the organization's vision of Best Developer. This position ensures excellent on-time, in-budget deliveries through strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with Studio Leaders, Project Leaders, and Project Managers. The role requires a deep level of game production knowledge and project management expertise to provide actionable direction on Project Managers' output of work, quality, and timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring project quality, studio sustainability, and the well-being of team members.Responsible for the creation, enforcement, and modification of macro development schedules, in conjunction with Project Directors and Project Managers.Anticipates schedule and budget overruns and initiates actions to resolve them.Plays games in development to ensure that operational goals are achieved and quality standards are met.Provides budgeting for the Project Management department in conjunction with Finance.Evaluates and implements staffing strategies to meet the needs of each project.Directs the professional development of all project management employees.Advocates for studio cultural values and fosters an environment of craft excellence, collaboration, and inclusion.Develops strategies to improve studio efficiency and quality.Develops collaborative relationships across all departments.Ensures organizational cohesiveness toward project objectives in conjunction with production leadership.Ensures that all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately to foster a safe work environment.Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory DutiesDirectly supervises Project Managers and indirectly supervises the Project Management department.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Required QualificationsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Experience navigating multiple simultaneous projects.Creative collaboration and problem solving across all departments.Effective time management, with the ability to delegate tasks and focus on larger issues while monitoring critical smaller details.Detailed knowledge of all game production methods.A strong critical eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively with the team to resolve issues.Communication with both large groups and individuals, with excellent written and oral communication skills.Deadline-oriented approach, with the ability to get results even in difficult situations.Intermediate computer skills to access and employ proprietary software, MS office software, project-specific tracking software, and publisher required software.Note:“We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer. Swooped helps candidates around the world to discover and stay focused on the jobs they want until they can complete a full application in the hiring company career page/ATS.”