IT Project Manager

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

Fortis Games is hiring for an IT Project Manager to manage, execute, and track cross functional strategic business projects. This role will focus on delivering on our IT and InfoSec portfolios to service our company.

What you will do

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets for IT support and security initiatives. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with company objectives and priorities.
• Identify potential risks and obstacles to project success and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to address challenges and minimize disruptions.
• Define project charters, objectives, scope, roles, responsibilities and schedules
• Track project progress through project management software such as Click Up, JIRA, Confluence and Google suite
• Build relationships with cross functional teams to execute projects on time and with high quality
• Maintain written and verbal communication with internal and external customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and maintain project-level documentation

What you will need to be successful

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering technical projects on a global scale
• A solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity principles, and cloud technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial for conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating meetings, and maintaining effective communication within distributed global teams.
• Experience working with internal and external partners and vendors to achieve goals on aggressive timelines
• Experience working on complex projects with multiple stakeholders, timelines, time zones, and budgets
• Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

• We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
• We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.