Project Manager, Production - International

Company Name:		Club Penguin
Website:		clubpenguin.com
Preferred Start Date:		ASAP
Job Salary:		Competitive
Job Location:		Kelowna
Job Type:		Management Job
Job Category:		Management

General:

The role of the International Project Manager is to work in collaboration with managers and the team to plan, execute, and finalize international media launches according to deadlines and resources. This includes collaborating with managers to get resources and coordinating the efforts of Global team members in order to deliver launch according to plan. The Project Manager will also directly manage the Kelowna international team.

Once the media launch is completed the project manager will manage the day-to-day operations and communications to execute the ongoing synchronous launches of languages.

Responsibilities:

Effective facilitation of project meetings.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with managers, team and director.
Constantly improves and effectively applies process and methodology.
Responsible for the schedules of all the ongoing projects related to the Global offices. Example: launches and milestones.
Responsible for the creation and execution of project work and action plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Responsible for effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Responsible for minimizing exposure and risk on project.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Maintain a collaborative and open relationship with managers and team.

Qualifications:

Project Management Certificate or equivalent is required.
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Project Manager is required.
Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software knowledge is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office and the internet.
Fluent in English.

Skills and Abilities:

Experience in project management methodologies and best practices.
Experience, organized communicator that can think quickly on their feet.
Demonstrated ability to accurately, and quickly assess the scope and deliverables of a project.
Excellent problem solving skills, flexible and able to think quickly on your feet in a fast paced environment.
Collaborative and positive working style.
Strong organizational ability and prioritization of tasks.
Understanding of working with remotely located teams.
Familiarity with technology project life cycles.
Exceptional communication skills. Able to effectively communicate goals, schedules and action plans to a diverse group of team members.