Project Manager

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Team17 Digital is a leading, independent video games label and creative partner for developers from all over the world. Our mission is: delivering pioneering indie games that players around the world will love for a lifetime.

At our core, we develop and publish games to bring quality gaming experiences to players across multiple platforms. We focus on premium, rather than free-to-play games, and we've a portfolio of over 100 games, including iconic titles such as Worms, Overcooked, Hell Let Loose and Dredge. The games we publish top the charts on most gaming platforms and we have won many awards from BAFTAs to Golden Joysticks, as well as winning Publisher of the Year at the recent esteemed Develop Star Awards.

Our company is the largest and longest-standing entity within Team17 Group Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market) and includes our sister companies StoryToys and Astragon.

What You Will be doing

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established team with a significant role within Team17.

As the team is still in its early stages, a key part of this role will involve shaping its responsibilities, refining documentation, and establishing its ways of working.

Beyond this, your focus will be on continuously improving how we work-enhancing processes, refining documentation, and shaping our communication style. You'll have the freedom to:
• Question every requirement
• Eliminate unnecessary steps or processes
• Simplify and optimise workflows
• Reduce cycle times
• Automate wherever possible

Your Day-To-Day

Project Management: Responsible for continuous improvement and change management projects across multidisciplinary teams, including Production, Marketing, Sales, and everything in between.

Resource & Capacity Planning: Assisting in the creation, management, and updating of Studio forecasts, as well as capacity and resource planning for Studio teams.

Communication & Training: Responsible for communications on continuous improvement, change management, and process enhancements, while also collaborating with the team to develop them.

What You'll Need

Proven success in project management and/or change management delivery.

Understanding of how communication and training impacts the delivery of continuous improvement and process enhancements.

Prior resource and capacity planning experience.

Strong negotiation, change management and conflict resolution skills (written and verbal).

Ability to prioritise workload, work flexibly, and manage time effectively.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely decisions, both solo and as part of a team.

Some experience using Microsoft 365.

Experience of working independently while also contributing to a team-orientated environment.

The recruitment process

Stage one (30 minutes) Screening interview with Talent Acquisition

Stage two (Up to 60-minutes) Interview with the Hiring manager, which will include competency-based questions and a general conversation around background, skills and suitability.

What's In It For You?

• Annual Bonus, pension matched up to 8%, Share Save Scheme and £1000 of shares for all Teamsters!
• Dedicated learning time - In addition to organised learning and conferences, you will have 6 days per year for self-directed learning.
• Vitality private medical insurance including cover for pre-existing conditions and discounted BUPA Dental along with structured internal support for mental wellbeing.
• We offer hybrid working from home and our three offices.
• Game Console loans of up to £500, game keys, access to our annual Team17 Fest, free use of pool tables, office gaming competitions. Oh, and look out for a range of treats sent to your home throughout the year celebrating Life at Team17 and our successes!

Find out more about us:

Check out our Careers portal, where you can take VR compatible tours of our offices and meet our teams: Team17 Your World Join our Team17 Careers Discord channel, find out more about our work communities and access interview support: Discord Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in!

Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business. We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application.