Project Manager - Exterminauts (Gamedev)

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada; hybrid workplace.

Company

hirify.global develops interactive entertainment, including the cooperative third-person PvE shooter Exterminauts and the game Dead by Daylight.

What you will do

• Contribute to planning and execution across the project lifecycle by identifying dependencies and risks and proposing contingency plans.
• Track tasks in JIRA and Confluence with leads and stakeholders to maintain an up-to-date production plan.
• Support daily team activities, remove blockers, and follow up to maintain production momentum and efficiency.
• Coordinate communication across multidisciplinary teams and maintain shared understanding of game design, development processes, and deliverables.
• Keep priorities aligned, support individual contributors in achieving their goals, and promote timely milestone delivery.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and prepare documentation, plans, and status reports.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in the video game industry, including at least 3 years in production coordination.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and managing individual contributors in video game development.
• Experience having contributed to the shipment of at least one relevant game.
• Strong understanding of production planning, schedules, and project management.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel and identify and escalate risks.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in both French and English.

Nice to have

• Experience managing a live game.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Hybrid workplace in Montreal.
• Diverse and inclusive environment that values people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.