Studio Project Manager

Konami Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Konami Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Studio Project Manager to drive the delivery of our game development projects across Design, Software, Art, Product and external development partners. You will plan, track and coordinate projects from concept through delivery, ensuring priorities are clear, commitments are tracked, risks are managed and milestones achieved.

You will coordinate schedules, dependencies and risks across multiple projects, report to Studio and Product leadership,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience within software development, digital products, technology, gaming or a similar project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile project delivery methodologies.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience preparing project reporting for leadership teams.
• Experience within game development, gaming technology or a related creative technology environment.
• Experience working with external vendors, contractors or distributed development teams.

Responsibilities

• Own planning and delivery tracking across active game development projects
• Establish and maintain project plans, milestones, actions, accountable owners and delivery dates
• Facilitate sprint planning, project reviews and project status activities
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, resource and delivery risks
• Coordinate dependencies across Game Design, Software Development, Art and Product teams
• Work closely with contractors and external development partners to support project delivery
• Drive follow-up on commitments and ensure agreed actions are completed
• Escalate project risks, issues and delivery concerns in a timely manner
• Provide clear and concise reporting to Studio and Product leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and studio effectiveness

Skills

5+ years project management experience

Agile project delivery methodologies

Cross-functional team coordination

Stakeholder communication

Vendor/partner coordination

Education

PMP / PRINCE2 / CSM or similar certification

Job description

Konami Australia is seeking an experienced Studio Project Manager to help drive the successful delivery of our game development projects.

Working closely with Game Design, Software Development, Art, Product and external development partners, you will be responsible for planning, tracking and coordinating projects from concept through to delivery. You'll ensure priorities are clear, commitments are tracked, risks are managed and teams remain focused on achieving agreed milestones.

This role is ideal for a project management professional who enjoys working in a creative and technical environment, building strong relationships across teams and taking ownership of project outcomes.

About the Role

As Studio Project Manager, you will play a central role in coordinating studio activities and maintaining delivery momentum across multiple projects.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to manage schedules, dependencies, priorities and risks, providing visibility and accountability while supporting teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own planning and delivery tracking across active game development projects
• Establish and maintain project plans, milestones, actions, accountable owners and delivery dates
• Facilitate sprint planning, project reviews and project status activities
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, resource and delivery risks
• Coordinate dependencies across Game Design, Software Development, Art and Product teams
• Work closely with contractors and external development partners to support project delivery
• Drive follow-up on commitments and ensure agreed actions are completed
• Escalate project risks, issues and delivery concerns in a timely manner
• Provide clear and concise reporting to Studio and Product leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and studio effectiveness

About You

You are an organised, proactive and confident project management professional who knows how to keep projects moving.

You are comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, asking difficult questions when required and ensuring commitments are delivered. You build credibility through preparation, consistency and follow-through, and are motivated by achieving results rather than simply maintaining project plans.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience within software development, digital products, technology, gaming or a similar project-based environment
• Strong understanding of Agile project delivery methodologies
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams with competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
• Experience preparing project reporting for leadership teams
• Experience within game development, gaming technology or a related creative technology environment
• PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar project management certification
• Experience working with external vendors, contractors or distributed development teams

What Will Make You Successful?

• You take ownership and drive outcomes.
• You are proactive rather than reactive.
• You can hold people accountable while maintaining strong working relationships.
• You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with both creative and technical stakeholders.
• You earn trust and respect through your actions and delivery focus.