Program Manager Tech

Aquent; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Senior Technical Producer to enhance gaming experiences through collaboration and leadership. In this hybrid role, you will support engineering teams, manage project timelines, and foster a culture of efficiency and improvement. Your expertise in project management and technical knowledge will be crucial as you drive quality and schedule goals for multiple stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the gaming industry. If you're passionate about creating exceptional content and enjoy working with diverse teams, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Plan with Matching

Professional Development Courses

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management or game production experience.
• 1+ year of technical experience, such as writing code.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering leads and facilitate team meetings.
• Motivate teams to execute on time and at high quality.
• Manage dependencies and stakeholders from other parts.

Skills

Project Management

Game Production

Technical Experience

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Waterfall

Customer Service

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

This is a hybrid role in Vancouver.

Pay Range: $60/hr – $65/hr

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Producer to collaborate with teams to deliver top-quality gaming experiences for players while achieving quality, schedule, and business goals. We provide shared technologies and services to game studios, including key areas such as Builds, Tools, Automation, Systems, Rendering, Audio, Gameplay, and Machine Learning.

Responsibilities:

1. Support Engineering leads and facilitate engineering team meetings: daily standups, planning meetings, retrospectives, etc.
2. Motivate and assist Engineering teams to execute on time and at a high quality level on top priority items.
3. Manage dependencies and stakeholders from other parts of the game team.
4. Plan, execute, and evaluate milestones.
5. Proactively manage and mitigate risks.
6. Create, update, and present status updates and information to the team and leadership.
7. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Experience:

• 2+ years of project management, game production, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of technical experience, such as writing code or similar.
• In-person presence in the Vancouver BC office three days a week.
• No specific experience in the gaming industry required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in a central team serving multiple stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity, proprietary engines) and/or infrastructure teams (e.g., Builds, Tools, Automation, Systems, Rendering) is a plus.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) is advantageous.
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent is a plus.
• Customer-obsessed with a desire to provide the best experience to content creators and players.
• Eager to collaborate with designers, engineers, and content creators to empower problem-solving.

About Aquent Talent:

We prioritize taking care of our talent, offering comprehensive benefits similar to those of our CEO, including:

• Choice of three major medical plans (including vision) plus dental insurance.
• Paid sick leave for hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada.
• 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.
• Exclusive discounts via Promo Code: Aquent.
• Access to professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium.
• And much more.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class.

Our philosophy is to connect the best creative talent with the right opportunities. Employees qualify for insurance benefits after four consecutive weeks of work averaging 20 hours per week. If this role isn't a fit for you but you know someone suitable, please share this posting. We offer a rewarding referral program.