Project Manager

Lemon Sky Studios; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top animation and game studio in Malaysia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project execution across creative, programming, and production teams. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of managerial experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and an understanding of production methodologies. Join us for an exciting work environment with plenty of team-building activities and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Fun workshops and festive celebrations

Game area with PS4, PS5, and arcade machines

Easily accessible office via public transport

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working experience in a managerial position.
• Excellent understanding of production methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact across various departments.
• Coordinate projects from inception to completion.
• Assign tasks to team members based on their strengths.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager will be the central point of contact across creative, programming, show production, marketing, design and other lines of business, providing clear and concise planning and communication in order to ensure the successful execution of assignments. A project manager should be able to work independently while adjusting and adapting management styles and techniques to the uniqueness of each project is essential to success in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gets to know all members of a team or project, including their strengths, weakness, and areas of expertise. Keeping in close contact with key project members and decision makers.
• Ensuring that relevant management information is captured and analyzed, track, analyze and communicate project risks and opportunities.
• Involved in Coordinating projects from inception to completion.
• Assigns various tasks to team members that relate to the completion of a specific project.
• Designs an overall schedule for a project and makes necessary adjustments if and when problems arise.
• Coaches or coordinating team members on how best to accomplish their goals
• Motivates others and builds enthusiasm for a project by keeping focused on its main objectives and the rewards for completion.
• Keeps upper management in the loop by preparing project updates and presentations that showcase a project's value and status. Generally, are in tracking and reporting project progress & result.
• Stays familiar with company’s policies and goals and works to make sure that all members of a project team adhere to set standards.
• Resolving any budget queries that are raised, including timely communication if extra budget is needed and increase the potential for profits.
• Developing training and briefing material for staff, directing and participate in team's performance reviews.
• Directing Quality Assurance
• Participates in educational opportunities to stay up to date on leadership techniques and industry standards.
• Reads professional publications to keep up with changes in the business world.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years working experience (holding managerial position in ANY industry)
• Excellent understanding of production methodologies and best practices, with specific experience in linear, design, social, print and digital production
• Exceptional organizational & communication skills
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Able to work well under pressure
• Ability to manage many tasks concurrently
• Accurate, detail and deadline oriented
• Articulate, flexible, collaborative, and approachable
• Ability to assume accountability
• Prior experience working in animation or gaming is a plus
  
  

Soft skill requirements:

• Time Management
• Creative Conflict Resolution
• Teamwork
• Empathic
• Positive Attitude
• Work Ethic
• Leadership
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Organized/ Meticulous
• Ability and Willingness to Develop/Learn/ Grow
• Problem Solving
• Committed and Reliable
• Open to Supervisory Directions and Comments

Why Join Us:

• We are one of Malaysia’s leading animation and game studios.
• Enjoy a range of benefits! From comprehensive medical benefits to lifestyle benefits.
• We are not all about work, work, work. We have fun workshops, festive celebrations, and fun events to get-together.
• Want to have fun and an enjoyable time with your colleagues? We have a game area (PS4, PS5, and arcade machines)!
• Our office is easily accessible by public transport – take the train (LRT) and stop at Subang Jaya Station via Kelana Jaya Line.