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Program Coordinator
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Program Coordinator, Overwatch Esports
Do you love timelines, calendars, and support mains?
The Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch Esports team is looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and highly organized Program coordinator to assist with the tracking, documentation and planning of our Overwatch Esports program and third-party events. The ideal candidate must be a strong communicator, love the act of planning and organization, and enjoy working inside a flexible team-oriented environment. This candidate should be versed in project management styles, methodologies and processes. Tenacity, self-direction and follow-up skills are a must, as well as, the ability to anticipate issues and find effective solutions.
Responsibilities
• Maintain global Farsight calendar and related documentation, while acting as the main point of contact for program scheduling.
• Assist with the development and tracking of project management checklists for regional teams in support of first and third-party events throughout the world.
• Manage, track, and report project scope, milestones, and deliverables for small-to-medium projects in a global space.
• Develop collaboration tools and workflows.
• Reinforce consistent and regular communication between internal and external project teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
• Knowledge of project management methods, including 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
• Knack for developing calendars and timelines across multiple programs.
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office
Pluses
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• Formal project management training, and / or certification
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, SharePoint ,JIRA, and other online project management tools
• Passionate about 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
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!