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Associate Project Manager, StarCraft Esports
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Want to be at the forefront of esports for StarCraft? Do you have the determination and willpower to get things done? The Blizzard Entertainment esports team is looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and highly organized project manager with outstanding communications skills and a demonstrated aptitude for project management. The ideal candidate must be capable of communications regarding esports objectives, love the act of planning, enjoy working inside a flexible team-oriented environment, be versed in project management styles and processes, and track esports projects according to established deadlines. Self-direction and follow-up skills are a must, as well as, the ability to anticipate issues and find effective solutions.
Responsibilities
• Work with the StarCraft esports team to define project objectives, schedule, resource requirements, budget, and deliverables in support of business goals established by esports management.
• Develop or support the creation of complete project plans, related documentation, and reporting requirements for each assigned project.
• Champion projects to various departments and teams with a wide variety of backgrounds / goals.
• Develop and determine status frequency, and deliver progress reports, proposals, and requirements documentation, along with risks, contingency plans, and roadblocks to community and esports management.
• Manage project expectations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of assigned projects.
• Conduct post mortems and create recommendations reports based on detailed project analysis.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Act as a contact between internal departments, regional teams, and esports.
• Control, coordinate, and follow-up on recurrent tasks and assignments within the esports team.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
• Knowledge of project management methods, including aspects of process development and execution
• Experience working both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Adaptable to changing business needs and expanded project requirements
• Persuasive, encouraging, and a motivating influence with all assigned projects
• Able to gain cooperation and reduce tension among team members and impacted departments
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills in English
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience in Microsoft Office
Pluses
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• Formal project management training, and / or certification
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and other online project management tools
• Passionate about StarCraft and the emerging esports landscape
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
◦ Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
◦ What games you are currently playing
**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered
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