Role : Project Manager
Location : New York City, NY (Hybrid)
Why Join Us
- Work with one of our clients in the interactive entertainment industry on high-visibility gaming initiatives
- Lead large-scale, end-to-end game development programs with real impact from concept to launch
- Competitive contract compensation aligned to market for senior delivery leaders
- Hybrid flexibility in New York City-collaborative onsite time with focused remote productivity
- Exposure to modern gaming production environments including cutting-edge tools, workflows, and pipelines
- Fast-paced, innovation-driven culture with cross-functional teams and executive visibility
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (Gaming) with 12+ years of project / program delivery experience and strong exposure to the gaming or interactive entertainment industry. This is a contract opportunity for a delivery leader who understands the full game development lifecycle and excels at coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, design, art, QA, and production in a hybrid environment.
In this role, you will own delivery from early planning through release-driving clarity across scope, schedule, resources, risks, and dependencies. You'll partner closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered predictably while supporting continuous improvement across processes and team execution. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and know how to balance creative iteration with structured delivery, this role is built for you.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Lead end-to-end game development initiatives from concept, planning, and execution through launch and post-release supportBuild and maintain integrated project plans, including milestones, sprint schedules, resourcing, capacity, and critical path trackingOwn scope, timeline, and budget management, ensuring delivery commitments are met and changes are controlled transparentlyFacilitate Agile / Scrum ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and ensure sprint goals and deliverables are achievedCoordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, design, art, QA, production, and supporting functions to remove blockers and align dependenciesProvide executive-level reporting, status dashboards, and risk / issue tracking with clear action plans and decisions requiredProactively identify risks, constraints, and delivery challenges; implement mitigation strategies and escalation paths when neededDrive process improvements and operational rigor to increase development efficiency, predictability, and product qualityManage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously while maintaining stakeholder confidence and team momentumWhat We're Looking For (Required Qualifications)
Domain
Proven experience in the gaming or interactive entertainment industryStrong understanding of the full game development lifecycle (pre-production through release)Skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex dependency networksStrong stakeholder management : confident communication with executive leadership and cross-functional partnersExcellent risk management, issue resolution, negotiation, and prioritization skillsAbility to deliver under ambiguity while balancing creative iteration with delivery disciplineExperience
12+ years of Project Management (or Program / Delivery Management) experienceHands-on experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and iterative delivery modelsExperience using Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar project management toolsProven success managing multiple concurrent initiatives with tight timelines and high visibilityNice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with AAA, console, or mobile game production environmentsFamiliarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine (workflow awareness is sufficient; hands-on is a plus)Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or equivalentExperience working with distributed development teams across time zones and regionsReady to Make an Impact?
If you're a delivery-focused leader who understands the realities of game development and can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex initiatives, we'd like to hear from you.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on our journey!
