Technical Project Manager

At AccelByte, our mission is to empower game creators by providing them with the backend platform and tools required to make scalable, reliable AAA-quality games. The company was founded in 2016 by industry veterans who have engineered online systems for some of the largest game and distribution platforms in the world including Fortnite, Epic Store, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and EA Origin. We are backed by top investors including Softbank, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Galaxy Interactive, NetEase, and Krafton. Our latest Series B funding has firmly solidified our place as a top player in the gaming industry. AccelByte's talent has decades of experience building and shipping some of the largest game and distribution platforms in the world.

We believe that the best companies empower employees to make decisions, obsess about the best user experience, and are not afraid to make and learn from their mistakes. Our culture is based on humility, openness to feedback, drive, and collaboration, which we feel results in the best performing teams. As a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee growth, our employees have opportunities to work with and learn from teams all over the world. We offer competitive salaries, a full range of health benefits, social activities, career growth opportunities, and an amazing team. Come join us

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We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager who has some experience in delivering Software as a Service (SaaS) projects to clients with technical backgrounds. As a Project Manager, you will play a vital role in coordinating and facilitating communication between the project team and users. Your responsibilities will include tracking progress, identifying and managing risks, ensuring compliance with requirements, and delivering project outcomes. Additionally, you will collaborate with other managers to allocate resources and contribute to shaping the product features and roadmap.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Technical Project Manager is accountable for the following functions and responsibilities:

- Lead project planning by breaking down deliverables and milestones.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, senior management, and external auditors
- Manage and negotiate requirements/change requests from clients.
- Collaborate with leads to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on project deliverables
- Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and project-related artifacts
- Communicate project status and risks to key stakeholders.
- Be familiar with similar and competing products in the marketplace
- Perform other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Prior experience as a software engineer.
- At least 1-year experience as a technical project manager, or lead software engineer
- Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile development methodologies.
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both oral and writing.
- Understanding of IT and Security best practices and industry standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, motivate team members, and foster a collaborative work environment
- Meticulous attention to detail in project planning, documentation, and quality control to ensure project success and compliance
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Experience with cloud technologies and infrastructure (AWS preferred) is highly-desired.
- Familiarity with Compliance and Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, and CCPA is preferred
- Project management certifications (such as PMP, PSM, or PRINCE2) are desirable
- Experience working in the game industry is preferred
- Experience in delivering SaaS product is highly desirable