Automation Project Manager New

NetVerks Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft, a global leader in interactive entertainment, invites a seasoned Automation Project Manager to join its Pune-based delivery team. You will own planning, tracking, and coordination of automation initiatives, enabling technical teams without owning architectural decisions.

You will translate goals into structured plans, manage dependencies across QC, R&D, and production, and provide clear progress visibility. Strong PM leadership and PMP-preferred credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years overall experience, incl. 5–7 years in PM leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and tracking of automation initiatives across projects or portfolios.
• Translate automation goals into structured plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Manage dependencies across FQC, R&D, production, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide structured visibility into progress, risks, and blockers.
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation through coordination and escalation.
• Align stakeholder priorities as project needs evolve.
• Remove non-technical delivery friction so engineering teams can focus on execution.
• Drive accountability on commitments without owning technical decisions.

Skills

Delivery governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Project planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Forecasting tools

Job description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams…

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!
Job Purpose: The Automation Project Manager owns planning, tracking, and delivery coordination for automation enablement work across projects. The role drives predictable delivery of automation initiatives, early risk management, and active dependency control across FQC, R&D, product, and project teams. This role enables technical teams to deliver by providing structure, clarity, and delivery discipline — without owning technical decisions.
IMPACT :
1. Own end-to-end planning and tracking of automation initiatives across projects or portfolios.
2. Translate automation goals into structured plans, milestones, and timelines.
3. Manage dependencies across FQC, R&D, production, and cross-functional stakeholders.
4. Provide structured visibility into progress, risks, and blockers.
5. Identify risks early and drive mitigation through coordination and escalation.
6. Align stakeholder priorities as project needs evolve.
7. Remove non-technical delivery friction so engineering teams can focus on execution.
8. Drive accountability on commitments without owning technical decisions.
INNOVATION :
1. Improve delivery predictability through refined planning and tracking models.
2. Identify recurring delivery bottlenecks and introduce targeted process improvements.
3. Standardize execution practices while maintaining team agility.
4. Apply learnings from past projects to improve forecasting and risk mitigation.
KNOWLEDGE:

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong governance mindset ensuring structured delivery.
• Ability to translate technical work into clear delivery plans.
• Ownership of delivery predictability and stakeholder alignment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Project planning and execution governance.
• Risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies.
• Resource forecasting and capacity planning.
• Reporting tools, dashboards, and workflow systems.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Multi-team coordination across QC, R&D, and production.
• Stakeholder management and expectation alignment.
• Driving accountability and execution discipline.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Clear and structured communication.
• Proactive escalation and follow-through.
• High reliability and strong ownership mindset.

Requirements

Seniority:
10+ years oof experience inclusive of 5–7 years PM experience; 6+ years team‑management experience.
Bachelor’s/Master’s or equivalent; PMP preferred.