Project Manager 100% remote possible in Deutschland bei PlaytestCloud
Project Manager (f/m/d) 100% remote possible in Deutschland bei PlaytestCloud
ABOUT PLAYTESTCLOUD
PlaytestCloud and our products power the player-centric development of modern mobile games. Over 60% of the studios listed in the Top 100 grossing games charts on the App Store have tested their games with PlaytestCloud, so we have a lot of experience under our belt. Our aim is to make it 100% by the end of 2022!
- We're the premier user testing provider for mobile games - we help game studios worldwide make the best games they possibly can.
- Our online platform enables testing iOS and Android games with real players around the world and provides in-game video recordings, surveys, and reports which game studios use to craft amazing player experiences.
- We're bootstrapped and profitable, with 300+ paying game studios and 1,000,000+ playtesters.
- At PlaytestCloud, everybody contributes directly to helping our clients make the best games possible.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager* (f/m/d)* to help us expertly manage remote playtesting for game studios around the world. Our chosen candidate will:
- Take ownership of the successful planning, execution and delivery of remote mobile playtests, including scoping, quoting, technical setup and evaluation of the results
- Communicate effectively with our clients via email and Zoom to provide project-specific support for their playtesting needs
- Set up complicated playtests, schedule interviews and facilitate communication between clients and external Games User Researchers, all while meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Master and use in-house and external software programs to facilitate playtesting and client communication, including Asana, Jira, Slack, and Heroku
- Document and regularly update information for playtests and processes related to playtesting
- Suggest improvements that will make our processes and tools more efficient
YOUR PROFILE
- You have (near) native spoken and written English skills. German is not required for the role. Any additional languages will be a plus.
- You have 3+ years of experience managing projects, ideally in gaming, user research, research operations or in SaaS businesses
- You're able to respond quickly to the needs of our clients and have communicated closely with customers in previous roles
- You have strong organizational skills, with excellent and proven time management abilities and can manage multiple projects with short deadlines
- You can quickly learn new complex software. In-house we use our own (custom built) tools and are looking for someone who has professional familiarity with other complex software or programming languages (e.g. Google Data Studio, Logic Pro X, Unity, Tableau. SQL specifically is a plus)
- You're familiar with video games, whether it was “back in the day” or more recently, and are eager to learn more
- You're open to working a later shift (11:00 - 20:00 Berlin time)
_All candidates, who may not have the above-listed years' experience, but can demonstrate the necessary skills, may apply and will be considered. With your application, please send us a cover letter on why you are a great fit for PlaytestCloud.
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Expand your knowledge of mobile game development and Games User Research
- Work directly with the top mobile gaming studios in the world
- Take responsibility for a core part of the business from day one
- Experience a high level of autonomy in your work
- Be part of a tight-knit, motivated and supportive Project Management team
- Contribute to a highly successful SaaS research operations team
YOUR BENEFITS
Here comes the fun part! If you love a less-formal work environment, flexible work hours and location, a competitive compensation package and benefits - and most of all, being the authentic you - we want to meet you.
Here are some of our perks & benefits:
- Hybrid work model: Employees can flexibly switch between different workplaces - and even work 100% remotely. This includes temporarily working from different countries, You're also welcome to work from our centrally located office in Berlin-Charlottenburg
- German lessons on all levels (A1-C2)
- Budget to set up your home office environment
- 27 vacation days + additional time off on December 24th and 31st
- A stack of the latest technologies and working gadgets
- English is our company language
- Pet-friendly office
- Strong culture: We have a feedback-driven company culture that is open to trying new paths, where the best idea wins
DO YOU NEED TO MEET EACH HIRING CRITERIA
A common question you might be asking is: “Do I need to meet all the requ