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Project Coordinator
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Project Coordinator, Overwatch League
The Overwatch League is a global, world-class esports ecosystem designed from the ground up to ensure that teams and players can thrive for years to come, and that fans have the best experience possible. The Overwatch League melds Blizzard’s experience in esports with best practices of time-honored traditional sports.
The team is looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and highly organized project coordinator to assist with the tracking, documentation and planning of our Overwatch League program. 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 well-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 and own overall project calendar, milestones, and schedules
• Collaborate with internal team and leads on project documentation
• Manage, track, and report project scope, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop collaboration tools and workflows
• Reinforce consistent and regular communication between internal and external teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to a positive work environment
Qualifications
• Well-versed in 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
• 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
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
Pluses
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• Formal project management training, and / or certification
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and other online project management tools
• Experience in the video game, tech, or film industries
• Passionate about the emerging esports landscape
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
◦ Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
◦ Why you are passionate about project management and team collaboration
◦ Your personal working and communication style
**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!