Project Manager

HPL GameDesign; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

HPL GameDesign in Manila is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple game development projects. You will act as the main liaison between clients, the production team, and internal leaders, ensuring milestones are met and quality standards upheld.

You will coordinate with Team Leads, manage resource allocation, monitor risks, and produce regular status updates. Proficiency with project tools (Monday.com, Asana, Trello) and strong communication are

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of project management experience in gaming, IT, or creative production.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (designers, developers, artists, animators).
• Knowledgeable in project management tools (Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, Trello).
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms).
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing client deliverables and end-to-end project lifecycles.
• Familiarity with creative production workflows and game development pipelines.
• Project Management certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain comprehensive project plans.
• Define project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure all project objectives align with client goals and internal business priorities.
• Plan and implement projects in close coordination with the Team Lead.
• Help define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
• Utilize various AI tools to assist with planning, reporting, documentation, and execution of tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead project meetings, set expectations, and drive effective communication across all levels.
• Ensure the production team clearly understands objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high execution standards.
• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders on project status.
• Present progress reports, highlight issues, and recommend solutions.
• Clearly communicate project changes, adjustments, and decisions as needed.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to approved schedules.
• Identify and resolve issues, risks, and bottlenecks that may affect project delivery.
• Proactively research solutions, tools, techniques, and industry best practices to help resolve challenges.
• Implement and manage changes required to meet project outputs.
• Evaluate and assess project results and provide post-project reports.
• Maintain updated and organized project documentation.
• Upload deliverables to cloud storage to ensure proper versioning, backup, and visibility.
• Track team output and maintain proper documentation for reporting and audit purposes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and demonstrate proficiency in all company rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Leadership

Client liaison

Tools

Monday.com

Asana

ClickUp

Trello

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of multiple projects within the organization. As the primary point of contact between the client, the organization, and the production team, you are accountable for maintaining clear communication, aligning expectations, and ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.

You will collaborate closely with Team Leaders to manage resources, guide team execution, handle risks, and ensure that projects remain aligned with company objectives and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Create, manage, and maintain comprehensive project plans.

• Define project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.

• Ensure all project objectives align with client goals and internal business priorities.

• Plan and implement projects in close coordination with the Team Leadc er.

• Help define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.

• Utilize various AI tools to assist with planning, reporting, documentation, and execution of tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Team & Workflow Coordination

• Manage and support the project team in partnership with the Team Leader.

• Lead project meetings, set expectations, and drive effective communication across all levels.

• Ensure the production team clearly understands objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high execution standards.

Communication & Client Interface

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client, the organization, and the production team.

• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders on project status.

• Present progress reports, highlight issues, and recommend solutions.

• Clearly communicate project changes, adjustments, and decisions as needed.

Monitoring, Reporting & Issue Resolution

• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to approved schedules.

• Identify and resolve issues, risks, and bottlenecks that may affect project delivery.

• Proactively research solutions, tools, techniques, and industry best practices to help resolve challenges that may hinder project goal completion.

• Implement and manage changes required to meet project outputs.

• Evaluate and assess project results and provide post-project reports.

Documentation & Deliverables Management

• Maintain updated and organized project documentation.

• Upload deliverables to cloud storage to ensure proper versioning, backup, and visibility.

• Track team output and maintain proper documentation for reporting and audit purposes.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and demonstrate proficiency in all company rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Employees are expected to comply with and consistently apply such policies in the performance of their duties.

• Employees shall be answerable and accountable to their immediate supervisors or superiors with respect to assigned tasks, work performance, compliance with instructions, and adherence to company policies and standards.

• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by the company that support project delivery, team effectiveness, or organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of project management experience in gaming, IT, or creative production.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (designers, developers, artists, animators).

• Knowledgeable in project management tools (Monday.com, Asana, ClickUp, Trello).

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms).

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Experience managing client deliverables and end-to-end project lifecycles.

• Familiarity with creative production workflows and game development pipelines.

• Project Management certification is a plus, but not required.

Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation.

• High adaptability and flexibility.

• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.