Project Manager III

Project Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a Project Manager III for a Remote opportunity!

Position Title: Project Manager-III

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 2/25/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $75 - $85/HR

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: Project Manager-III

Duration: 11+ months

Location: Remote

Job Description

• Project Manager for the Assets & Partner Approvals Program (APA), you will be one of the people our internal partners at Client will come to with questions about all things VR content.
• You will drive daily operations, work closely with the APA Program Manager, and with the knowledge you have gained attending cross-functional meetings, carrying conversations with content producers, developer relations, and other peers, as well as information gathered from other sources, you will proactively push out information to internal teams and stakeholders on a regular cadence, enabling successful execution of marketing initiatives that showcase Client's VR product lines and content offerings.
• This role will work cross-functionally with Clientverse Content Organization, Product Marketing Managers, Marketing Communications, Events team and external developers, directly contributing to Clientverse Content Organization's mission to support content makers to build successful businesses in the Client VR platform. Project Manager, Assets & Partner Approvals Program

Responsibilities:

• Drives program's daily operations, in-depth approval process and request queue coming from cross-functional partners.
• Executes, updates and closes assigned tasks within standardized service level agreements Develops and maintains productive relationships with internal teams and third-party developers, managing expectations by escalating risks, concerns and blockers for projects in flight, adapting message as appropriate to each internal and external audiences
• Partners with members of Clientverse Content Organization, Marketing and internal Events teams to identify the right content to showcase at flagship events and secure asset and/or demo build approvals required from IP holders
• Owns APA Program's knowledge base in Wiki and other systems, driving process improvements in partnership with APA Program Manager that enable self-sufficiency for cross-functional partners and stakeholders on standard requests
• Owns maintaining the APA Program database of assets, updating the portfolio in tandem with new launches and/or content updates going live in the VR storefronts Contributes to new hire onboarding process by delivering introduction to the APA Program to new members of Clientverse Content Organization and of internal partner teams Owns reporting and broadcasting activities in alignment with APA Program Manager Maintains broad knowledge of VR titles across all currently supported platforms as new content is released, performs as subject-matter expert on Client's portfolio of VR experiences;

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in project management, marketing operations or related field in the Games and/or Entertainment Industries Proven experience operating with detail-oriented, analytical view on process that continually improves how teams get work done in cross-functional environments
• Proven experience parsing through multiple sources of information and synthesizing it into digestible format that informs tactical and strategic decisions
• Proven experience managing sensitive and confidential information with internal and external partners Interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience navigating complex cross-functional work streams to achieve business outcomes
• Experience operating in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing work effectively against daily execution tasks and long term goals
• Proven experience delivering polished presentations on tactical and strategic levels, including occasional updates to Leadership
• Knowledgeable on video games genres of VR, PC and/or console games Knowledgeable on technical specifications for digital and print assets (i.e. resolution standards, file formats, etc.) and PC hardware and software Proficiency on Windows and macOS (command line, file structure, permissions, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VR content, familiar with Client VR product lines and experiences available in the Oculus online store (Quest, Rift S) Experience with marketing/promotional initiatives and operations for new software, hardware consumer launches, and familiarity in handling new types of proprietary software Experience with Salesforce and Digital Asset Management tools Proficiency on ADB and Android

Must-Have Skills:

• Verbal and written
• Interact with developers (email conversation)
• Liason between developer and marketing team
• Adapt to compliance
• Prioritization is important
• Should have worked with XFN's
• Work with marketing team
• Escalation handling
• Should have worked with all levels of leadership

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Tech company

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235403 when responding to this ad.

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