Project Manager, Game Development

Aquent (United States); Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering studio in the interactive entertainment industry to develop console titles, working with passionate innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming. This is a pure project management role focused on the successful execution of game development.

You will be the central hub connecting diverse teams, leading daily stand-ups, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring milestones are met with precision.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in console game development and shipped 1–2 titles.
• Proficient in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall tailored for game pipelines.
• Expert in Jira and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Foundational technical awareness of game dev and asset creation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups and production Syncs to align cross‑department work.
• Develop and monitor master production schedules, sprint backlogs, and milestones using Jira/Confluence.
• Manage studio resource allocation and optimize team bandwidth.
• Identify dependencies and flag staffing or scope risks early in development.
• Budget task time within Jira, focused on timelines and resource allocation (not budgets).
• Attend director meetings and distill action items for alignment across gameplay, animation, and level design.

Skills

Agile & Scrum

Waterfall

Jira & Confluence

Stakeholder communication

Game development experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Perforce

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering force in the interactive entertainment industry, a studio renowned for crafting immersive and beloved experiences that captivate players worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking console titles, working alongside passionate innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming. Your expertise will directly shape the creation process, ensuring seamless collaboration and the successful delivery of high-quality games that leave a lasting impact on millions.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned project management maestro with a passion for bringing ambitious console games to life? We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join a vibrant development team. This critical Project Management role is your chance to be at the heart of game creation, orchestrating complex development cycles and empowering multi-disciplinary teams to achieve their creative vision. You will be instrumental in translating high-level concepts into actionable plans, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and ensuring every milestone is met with precision and excellence. This is a pure project management role, focused entirely on the successful execution of game development, without the responsibilities of people management or performance feedback.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

As a key driver of our development process, you will be the central hub connecting diverse teams and ensuring a unified path forward. Your proactive approach and innovative mindset will be invaluable as you guide projects from concept to completion. You will:

• Lead essential daily stand-ups and production syncs, facilitating critical cross-departmental alignment for a single, unified project.
• Develop, maintain, and diligently monitor master production schedules, sprint backlogs, and milestone deliverables utilizing industry-standard tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Strategically manage studio resource allocation and optimize team bandwidth to ensure efficient progress.
• Proactively identify and track functional dependencies, flagging potential staffing or scope risks early in the development pipeline to mitigate challenges.
• Effectively budget task time within Jira, focusing solely on project timelines and resource allocation, without responsibility for financial budgets or external vendor negotiations.
• Attend director meetings, distill critical action items, and ensure perfect alignment across all departments, particularly those focused on gameplay features, animation, and level design.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working directly in console game development, having successfully shipped at least 1–2 titles. Direct, hands‑on experience with the iterative process of game making is essential.
• Strong command of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, specifically tailored for game development pipelines.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration.
• Exceptional communication, conflict‑resolution, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to motivate and unify multi‑disciplinary creative and technical teams.
• A foundational technical awareness of game development and asset creation pipelines.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with Perforce, demonstrating an understanding of version control systems in a game development context.