Project Manager #140003E | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States

Project Manager #140003E | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States

Project Manager

IT - Information Systems

Office: Irvine, California, United States

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The Blizzard internal information systems department conducts IT projects of all complexities and sizes; from your standard OS upgrade project to the titan-sized BlizzCon event or datacenter deployment.  That’s where you come in.  The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with thorough knowledge of project management styles and processes, excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

 

As a Blizzard IT Project Manager, you will:

• Provide motivation and direction on multiple projects to ensure that goals, objectives, and deliverables are achieved effectively.
• Lead by example to execute projects with integrity and professionalism.
• Define scope and document solutions for complicated and ambiguous operational problems.
• Partner with functional leads to acquire project resources and manage constraints.
• Develop and review complex technical project plans.
• Be a communications powerhouse, driving effective meetings and keeping all stakeholders informed.
• Regularly report project performance and progress to IT Management.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Conduct other duties as may be assigned. 

As a Blizzard IT Project Manager, you are equipped with:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing IT projects
• Working knowledge of IT systems and how they interrelate
• Able to communicate effectively with technical resources as well as business stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• A clear understanding of the Project Life cycle and responsibilities in each stage
• Experience in practical application of Project Management methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership skills, especially when under pressure
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative
• A passion for video games and Information Technology

An Epic applicant is also equipped with:

• Project Management Professional Certification
• Microsoft Project Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, IT or related field

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
• Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
• What games you are currently playing

**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.

 

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and its affiliated companies is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

 

 

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