Project Manager, APAC (Mandarin Speaker)

ESL FACEIT Group - EFG; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee budgets and financial integrity for large-scale live events and studio productions. You will connect strategic planning with execution, collaborate with production teams, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining high standards.

The role requires strong budgeting, vendor management, and cross-functional communication across Marketing, Production, and Legal. On-site event execution is a core aspect of this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in large-scale live events, marketing operations, or studio productions.
• Strong budget management and financial control experience for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Ability to align cross-functional teams and maintain tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track budgets for large-scale live events and studio productions.
• Coordinate vendors from quotes to final payment.
• Develop roadmaps, schedules, and milestones for campaigns and productions.
• Provide post-project analysis on budgeting and delivery efficiency.
• Serve as communications hub between Marketing, Production, Broadcast, Legal, Finance and other teams.
• Support on-site event execution and real-time problem solving.

Skills

Budget oversight

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Vendor coordination

Roadmap planning

Delivery control

Post-project reporting

Communication hub

Resource alignment

System management

On-site coordination

Troubleshooting

5+ years

Tools

Monday.com

JIRA

Slack

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.

Everything we do, from global esports tournaments and community-driven leagues to next-generation platforms and live events, is rooted in our passion, craftsmanship, and culture. With millions of players and fans around the world, we aim to shape the future of esports and gaming by building ecosystems that are inclusive, innovative, and enduring.

Role Overview

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for the operational budget management and financial integrity of large-scale, complex live events and studio productions. The role serves as the primary source for project operational budgeting, connecting strategic planning with physical execution. Along with the core focus on project budgeting, the Project Manager must also possess the skills to flex into full project ownership. This means working alongside production disciplines to create budgets and timelines, review deliverables, and work with vendors to ensure that everything is completed to our high standards to make the best show possible. Project Managers sit in the middle of everything to ensure communication happens, deliverables are clearly defined, budgets are on target, and things get done.

Core Responsibilities

Budget Management & Financial Control

• Budget Oversight: Manage and track the project budgets, ensuring all spending aligns with approved limits.
• Cost Tracking: Lead the day-to-day financial tracking, including vendor invoicing, payment reconciliations, and internal accounting compliance.
• Financial Forecasting: Monitor spend velocity and proactively identify any potential budget risks or overages before they happen.
• Vendor Coordination: Manage the administrative side of external partnerships, from initial quotes and contracts to final delivery and payment.

Project Delivery & Timeline Management

• Roadmaps & Schedules: Build and maintain detailed workback schedules and milestones for all marketing initiatives, ensuring the team meets every critical deadline.
• Delivery Control: Track the progress of multiple projects simultaneously, identifying bottlenecks and finding ways to keep the team moving forward.
• Post-Project Reporting: Lead post-mortem reviews to analyze how projects were delivered, looking at financial accuracy and timeline efficiency to improve for future events.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communication Hub: Serve as the primary operational link between Marketing and other departments such as Production, Broadcast, Legal, Finance and more.
• Resource Alignment: Ensure the marketing team has the information and assets they need from other departments to hit their targets.
• System Management: Maintain and update our project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, JIRA, Google Spaces) to provide real-time status updates to the wider organization.

On-Site Event Execution

• On-the-Ground Coordination: Provide real-time support during large-scale event productions around the globe.
• Triage & Troubleshooting: Act as the main point of contact for operational issues during live shows, managing adjustments to the plan in a high-pressure environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, specifically within large-scale events, marketing operations, or studio productions.
• Financial Skillset: Proven experience managing and tracking high-value project budgets (multi-million-dollar scope) with a strong attention to detail.
• Operational Mindset: You are a natural problem solver who enjoys organizing complex tasks and keeping teams on track.
• Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of project management platforms like Monday.com, JIRA, Slack, Google environment, and strong skills in Excel for budget tracking.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex production needs into clear tasks for the marketing team and communicate project status effectively to leadership.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, "live event" environment where timelines are non-negotiable.

Added value

• A passion for gaming, esports culture, and digital entertainment.
• Experience working on international projects and a willingness to travel for event delivery.
• Language proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) or Japanese.