At AccelByte, our mission is to empower game creators by providing them with the backend platform and tools required to make scalable, reliable AAA-quality games. The company was founded in 2016 by industry veterans who have engineered online systems for some of the largest game and distribution platforms in the world including Fortnite, Epic Store, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and EA Origin. We are backed by top investors including Softbank, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Galaxy Interactive, NetEase, and Krafton. Our latest Series B funding has firmly solidified our place as a top player in the gaming industry. AccelByte's talent has decades of experience building and shipping some of the largest game and distribution platforms in the world.We believe that the best companies empower employees to make decisions, obsess about the best user experience, and are not afraid to make and learn from their mistakes. Our culture is based on humility, openness to feedback, drive, and collaboration, which we feel results in the best performing teams. As a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee growth, our employees have opportunities to work with and learn from teams all over the world. We offer competitive salaries, a full range of health benefits, social activities, career growth opportunities, and an amazing team. Come join us!**Position Summary**We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering Software as a Service (SaaS) with highly technical target clients/users. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be expected to act as a communicator, coordinator, organizer, and facilitator within the project team as well as with users. You will be responsible to communicate progress and risks to key stakeholders while ensuring requirements compliance as well as managing project risks and deliverables. You will be expected to collaborate with other leads/managers in allocating resources and be involved in shaping the product features and roadmap.**Essential Functions/Responsibilities**The Technical Project Manager is accountable for the following functions and responsibilities:- Lead project planning by breaking down deliverables and milestones.- Lead sprint planning, and ticket grooming. Run daily scrum and manage the backlog.- Manage and negotiate requirements/change requests from clients.- Communicate project status and risks to key stakeholders.- Be familiar with similar and competing products in the marketplace- Perform any other duties as required.**Qualifications/Experience Required**- Prior experience as a software engineer.- At least 2-year experience as a technical project manager, or lead software engineer.- Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile development methodologies.- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.- Experience with cloud technologies and infrastructure (AWS preferred).- Experience with UE4/Unity and other tools used in developing online video games.- Experience working in the game industry- Experience in delivering SaaS product- Flexibility to adjust to work routines/schedules, as required, to meet the needs of the company and expectations of customers.
