About the Company:
Chimera Entertainment is a creative and independent development studio for digital entertainment software in the heart of the beautiful city of Munich. Our company was founded in 2006 with the support of the production house remote control productions. In addition to developing our own IPs, we implement work for hire, from conception to completion. Gameplay and creative imagination are always in the foreground, and we promote teamwork and talent. In terms of development and marketing of our high-class games, and thanks to our 10-year expertise in the field of mobile gaming and cross-platform-development as well as our award-winning portfolio of top titles such as “Angry Birds Epic” and “Angry Birds Evolution” we are one of Germany’s leading game developers. And with you as a potential member of our ambitious over 60-strong team, we want to expand our success within the coolest industry in the world.As a Senior Project Manager Games (f/m/d) at Chimera Entertainment, you will create high-quality, visually appealing games within an experienced, international and flexible team of about 60 people. As a successful and ambitious company with a sustainable and transparent leadership style, all of our employees work with dedication and a team-first attitude. Working on state-of-the-art projects with high-profile partners will be your opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge within the games industry in a professional and friendly atmosphere.
Right now we are also working on a still confidential mobile game based on a popular strategy brand with a leading global publisher!
The kind of stuff you’ll be doing:
- Lead and coordinate a game development team during all project phases (from initial concept to release or live care)
- Plan and schedule the project & manage the production risks
- Take care of the daily development operations, meetings, and needs of the team
- Ensure smooth workflows within the team and be the central communication hub for everybody
- Stakeholder management and communication with clients, partners, and other departments
- Assume responsibility for the team, budget, and project
- Regular reporting to the senior management
Who we’re looking for:
- Minimum of five years of related professional experience in the games industry
- Proven track record in the gaming industry including multiple successfully shipped games
- Broad knowledge of project management tools and agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum)
- Deep understanding of game development in all relevant phases and of all the related departments
- Good skills with Excel, Google sheets, and similar office tools
- High work ethic, reliability, drive, and ambition for excellence
- Ambition to cultivate and refine a professional working environment
- A positive, team-orientated attitude and ability to manage a team with all its needs
- You love playing mobile, browser games, and video games
- You have excellent communication skills in English and German both verbally and in
What's in for You?
- A high talented & motivated Team
- Flat hierarchy in a friendly atmosphere in a flexible working environment
- A creative, casual, and international workplace right in the heart of Munich
- Being part of a strong family of European game developers
- Professional health coaching onsite and remote
- A well-stocked library with books, games, and games consoles
- Free coffee, drinks, and fruits onsite
- Regular team & company events like a summer party, Oktoberfest, and Movie and Gaming Nights
- And a lot of fun :-)
Please let us know your salary expectations.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!