Project Manager

About the Role

Pixel Games Studio, the game development branch of Boundless Gamers, is seeking a dedicated and organized Project Manager to oversee and streamline game development workflows for a current project. This role involves working closely with cross-functional volunteer teams to organize production schedules, track task progress, and maintain clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize production schedules for cross-functional volunteer teams (art, audio, writing, voice acting, engineering).
• Track task progress across departments.
• Maintain clear communication across departments.
• Keep development milestones on track.
• Facilitate team syncs.
• Ensure contributors have the support and resources they need.
• Run efficient syncs.
• Track action items.
• Clear blockers across multidisciplinary departments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with project management tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts, task dependencies, and project goals/milestones.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset for leading and supporting remote volunteer teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while keeping leadership informed of team progress and timelines.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt schedules and scope when project needs shift.

Qualifications

• Proven experience or strong interest in project management, production, or team coordination within video games or creative industries.
• Passion for video games and an interest in non-profit, charity-driven community work.
• Experience coordinating in a remote environment is a plus.
• Basic understanding of game development pipelines and software (e.g., Unreal Engine, Blender) is a plus, though not required.

Work Style

• Remote position with flexibility to work during spare free time.
• Ability to accommodate schedules while ensuring project progress.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on production and project management experience on a video game in active development.
• Build leadership skills while collaborating with a supportive, passionate, and welcoming remote team.
• Real-world production credit and portfolio/resume material showcasing game management experience.
• Opportunity to connect and grow with creatives, voice talent, and game developers.
• Opportunity to make a difference by contributing directly to a charitable, game-focused mission.