Technical Project Manager (Games)

🌟 Allow us to introduce ourselves

Ancient Gaming, an innovative software creator for the future of iGaming, bucks the trend that has lacked innovation for two decades. We're not trend followers; we're trendsetters. As iGaming pioneers, we challenge the status quo, crafting not just appealing software but a whole new experience for the innovative, high-spending generation seeking to reinvent gaming interactions. Founded in 2018 in Malta, we've become a global presence with 100+ dedicated team members spanning across our brands and 30+ countries. And yes, we're proudly remote-first!

🚀 Your mission as the Technical Project Manager (Games)!

You will be at the intersection of gaming, technology, and product management, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects in the iGaming space. We need someone who understands the gaming culture, has experience in gamification, and knows how to manage community sentiment while being highly data-driven. Your role will involve end-to-end project management, driving product initiatives, and ensuring alignment with key metrics and KPIs.

You will be working on:

• CSGORoll: the world’s #1 skin gaming site. A community social gaming platform targeted towards CS2 players, featuring unique in-house custom-built games such as Roulette, Crash, Unboxing, and PVP.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the entire lifecycle of gaming-related projects, from initiation and planning to execution and release, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Apply gamification principles to both product features and community engagement strategies, enhancing user experience and driving retention.
• Work closely with community managers to ensure that user sentiment is understood and addressed, incorporating feedback into product development and project management.
• Use metrics, KPIs, and analytics to inform project decisions, track performance, and continuously optimize product features and user experiences.
• Collaborate with product teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and manage roadmaps based on market needs, user feedback, and strategic goals.
• Act as the bridge between development, product, marketing, and community teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and working towards common goals.
• Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor offerings, using insights to guide product improvements and innovative project solutions.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and products, using data to drive continuous improvement and to report progress to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, implement best practices in agile project management and leverage data to enhance productivity and outcomes.

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• 3+ years of experience in project management within the gaming or iGaming industry, with a deep understanding of community dynamics and user expectations.
• Familiar with integrating gamification strategies to enhance user engagement and retention, both in products and community management.
• Experience in product management, including roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and managing product life cycles based on data and user feedback.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights, track KPIs, and use metrics to guide decision-making.
• Ability to manage and align community engagement strategies with product development, ensuring user sentiment is reflected in product features and updates.
• Proficient in agile methodologies, with experience managing sprints, timelines, and resources to deliver high-quality projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and align multiple stakeholders toward shared objectives while maintaining clear communication.

It will be good if you have:

• Knowledge of iGaming trends, including virtual items, rewards systems, and community-driven product features.
• Credentials like PMP, CAPM, CSM, or Certified Product Manager (CPM) are a plus.
• Proficiency with Tableau and other analytics platforms to track user behavior and product performance.
• Understanding of how to manage and engage with gaming communities to drive positive sentiment and user loyalty.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility Policy – It's about giving you the freedom to structure your workday in a way that best suits your lifestyle and responsibilities outside of work
• Work-from-anywhere Policy – you have the chance to work from anywhere in the world, we are a remote-first company and we are proud of it!
• Every year for our team-building we choose a location and go there to celebrate our achievements together
• A dedicated budget to purchase all the equipment you need to set up your home office
• L&D budget for you to develop your skills!
• Spill Mental Health Service – full access to counseling for any employees who need it
• Innovative, fun, flat structured rapidly growing company with endless opportunities to grow

This post details our vision for the ideal candidate and highlights the potential for growth within this role. If you’re an 80% fit and excited about the position, we encourage you to apply. Ancient Gaming is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.