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These games jobs were last updated on 12/05/08. If you are interested in any of them please quote the ref no(s) and send your CV to Yelena.

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Chicago, IL $DOE

Contact: Yelena Ref: 905 12/05/08

Founded in 1993 this Ontario studio proudly ranks as one of the world's top development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. They pride themselves on having one of the best teams in the industry and provide them with a rewarding, challenging, and fun atmosphere. Main Responsibilities:
- Assists the Producers with scheduling and task tracking for defined areas of the project
- Collaborate with Producers and Team Members to establish realistic expectations for timelines, estimates and project deliverables.
- Manage large aspects of game production as directed by the Producer
- Use project management software tools to assist in maintaining detailed project plans and to track status.
- Facilitate team communication and ensure timely dissemination of information.
- Ensure timely delivery of necessary assets for localization, manage the implementation of localized assets, and submit localized SKUS to foreign partners.

Qualifications:
- Demonstrated strengths in taking initiative with a desire to learn and be challenged
- Ability to create, maintain, assess, and adjust project schedules
- Ability to adapt and address issues encountered in the product development process
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the customary procedures and development strategies in game development preferred
- Passion for making and playing great games.

Ontario (Toronto) £negotiable

Contact: Ben Ref: 745 08/05/08

Our client is a leading maker of electronics and software for the youth market. Their innovative consumer electronics are used by millions of kids and teens worldwide each day. They have seen great success in the past few years and are expanding rapidly. This position will be responsible for assisting the Director with project development tasks. In addition, to supporting the Director, the Project Manager will own the day-to-day development tasks of SKU feature update projects.

Requirements:
-BS Degree in Computer Science or related field.
-5+ years of software engineering experience.
-3+ years of project management experience.
-Flexibility is critical in this position! It is expected that this person will be responsive to various needs and new project duties as they occur during the course of development.

For a full job spec and details, please contact Yelena Spector at yelena@datascopeUSA.com.

Atlanta, Georgia $80-85k

Contact: Yelena Ref: 901

Our client are one of the premier developers of next generation console and PC titles in the Southwest. Having already established themselves with a solid line of successful game franchises, they’ve continued to expand and were recently named Game Informer's 'Developer of the Year.' With over 15 years in the industry, they have come to rely on their extensive game play experience and understanding of current game technology to produce the most original, engaging games possible. You will lead the development team through all stages of production establishing and executing the project’s short term objectives, while working on an exciting next gen project.

Essential Job Functions:
· Manages daily development tasks.
· Coordinates resources to ensure that schedules and deliverables meet defined objectives and quality standards.
· Establishes, maintains and enhances relationships with all team members.
· Provides input into long term strategic direction.
· Supports the strategic planning and budgeting processes for project.
· Coordinates build and milestone deliveries internally and externally.

Experience/Skills:
· 5-8 years of industry experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
· Strong process, organizational, and business skills
· Design skills and/or creative background
· Great communication and presentation skills
· Ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships
· Ability to work well with large groups
· Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
· Experience with multi-platform video game production preferred
· Programming skills preferred.

Phoenix, AZ £negotiable

Contact: Yelena Ref: 881

Our client is a developer of high end games for PC and console. Over the last 10 years they have grown to over 200 employees, and continue to expand. Located in the heart of the Mid-West, they offer great benefits, generous stock options, help with relocation and provide a great working environment. The Project Manager will implement and oversee the product schedule, track the efficiency and timeliness of the project, and evaluate and mentor members of the product development team. The successful candidate will have proven skills in team-building, change management, and risk management, as well as experience managing projects with a 1-2 year development cycle.

Responsibilities:
-Develop and refine comprehensive project-wide schedules
-Manage and monitor change management process, dependency tracking and workflow maintenance
-Identify project risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies
-Develop and manage plans to achieve milestone tasks, goals and deliverables
-Prepare quarterly performance reports on all team members
-Prepare weekly and milestone status reports for team, leads and executives

Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree (Computer or Technical Science preferred)
-Experience as part of a software management team
-Experience with cross-discipline teams
-Proven skills in team building, change management, and risk management.

IL £negotiable

Contact: Yelena Ref: 868

This client is the newly established US office of one of Europe’s leading independent developers. They are focusing on smaller tight-knit teams to develop casual and party games for the Nintendo Wii. With six industry veterans leading the way and a central location in the Bay Area, this studio is bound to be a hit! Responsibilities:
* Manage a small in-house core team of 8
* Co-ordinate with external team (overseas)
* Co-ordinate design implementation

Requirements
* Knowledge of project management tools
* Degree level education
* 2-3 years experience at producer or associate level
* Desire to work in a small team environment

Pluses:
* Business related degree
* Second language
* Good sense of humor.

Bay Area £negotiable

Contact: Yelena Ref: 877