Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Thrive's client is a family-run game design studio focused on bringing family and friends together to make the world better by having fun together. Sound fun? If you're detail-oriented, organized, and excited about the idea of making memorable experiences, you could be our next contract project manager!

• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a team that values connection and joy, with a goal to make friends feel like family and family feel like friends.
• Creative Collaboration: Work with talented designers, developers, and other passionate team members on engaging, innovative projects.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain experience with a growing company in the game industry and help shape our products' success.
• Flexibility: Work part-time in a way that fits with your schedule!

• Develop Project Timelines: Create and maintain project schedules for multiple products, ensuring milestones are met.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Facilitate communication with designers, developers, and other team members to align on project goals and track progress.
• Manage Budgets and Costs: Oversee project budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and costs stay within approved limits.
• Monitor and Adjust Plans: Track project progress, make adjustments as needed, and regularly update stakeholders on project status.
• Identify Risks: Proactively assess potential risks to project timelines, costs, and quality, and take steps to mitigate them.

• Project Management Experience: At least 4 years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in consumer products, entertainment, or related industries.
• Industry Experience: Familiarity with the board game development process is a plus.
• Methodology Knowledge: Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and proficiency with tools like ClickUp, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and documentation with precision.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively across teams.
• Education and Certifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or a related field (MBA is a plus) and PMP or CAPM Certification preferred.

• Hours: 10-20 hours per week
• Duration: 3-6 months, with potential for extension based on performance and project needs
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, based on experience

If you're ready to help us bring awesome products to life that connect and inspire, apply today!

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