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Associate Project Manager

Publication or Company  High 5 Games
High 5 Games
Industry  Casino Games, Entertainment, Internet/Online/New Media, Mobile, Social App Gaming
Benefits 401K/403B, Bonuses, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Manager in our Chelsea, NY office. The ideal candidate will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Associate Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. She/he will be responsible for conducting team status meetings and reporting on their progress to upper management.

Responsibilities:

Manage project development from beginning to end.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Coordinate different departments of the organization.
Work directly with clients, sets priority and manages expectations.
Maintaining a good understanding of clients and their business strategies.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Liaise with project stakeholders, both internal and clients, on an ongoing basis.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.


Requirements:

2+ years project management or account management experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to effectively interact with employees/clients via phone, email and in person.
Goal and deadline oriented.
Attention to detail.
Highly energetic.
Proficiency on Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
Casino industry knowledge a plus, but not required.
Strong interest in playing and creating highly creative games.
Game development knowledge a plus, but not required.
US Citizen, or a valid permanent resident card.


Education and Experience:

2+ years project management or account management experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required.


High 5 Games is an equal opportunity employer.

We are always looking for great talent. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only applicants who meet the requirements of this position will be considered.

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About Our Company High 5 Games is the premier game creator of the casino industry.

Developing for the land-based, online, and social markets, H5G has created hundreds of games that are played on six continents and in nearly 50 countries.

H5G’s games are known for their unique artistic style and engaging gameplay, and they regularly lead the industry in both performance and popularity. The company’s 2011 mega hits, Golden Goddess and Black Widow, were two of the most popular new games in casino gaming history. H5G is also responsible for creating many of the industry’s most renowned brands, including Da Vinci Diamonds, Cats, Noah’s Ark, and Secrets of the Forest.

High 5 Games employs a diverse and eclectic group of talented professionals. From the brilliant mathematicians, software engineers, and programmers who construct the necessary platform to the tremendous artists whose imaginations allow them to craft intricate new worlds – life at H5G is anything but ordinary.

We invite you to visit our website at www.high5games.com to learn more about the company.