Agile Project Manager

XMG Studio is an award-winning developer of hit video games for mobile devices. Founded in late 2009, XMG has been pushing the app envelope to create innovative titles for casual gamers. The company’s core focus is to develop properties that allow players to actively immerse themselves in our games. Whether it is the incredible customization feature in Drag Racer Pro Tuner, or the experimental touch mechanic in Cows vs. Aliens, XMG’s portfolio of mobile casual games all seek to drive the maximum in user engagement through innovation. Based in Toronto, Canada, XMG is presently one of the largest independent mobile game studio’s in the emerging app economy and has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Most Engaged Workplaces(TM). For more information visit www.xmg.com, follow XMG onTwitter.com/xmgstudio or become a fan on facebook.com/xmgstudio. This position is located in Toronto. Must currently be eligible to work in Canada.

The Opportunity

As Agile Project Manager, you will be managing our multiple Agile projects. Ensuring that teams and stakeholders are working well together. You’ll be reporting to our VP Operations and VP Game Development working together to make sure that our studio can continue to execute on games and deliver the highest quality games possible.

Job Description

  • Managing Scrums, Agile Team Boards
  • Tracking velocity across our projects. Ensuring that estimates are made and kept up to date.
  • Keeping the Agile process running smooth and transparent. Making sure communication of deadlines and roadblocks are communicated and dealt with in a timely manner.
  • Innovate design process, workflow and planning
  • Lead the entire studio in crucial project management decisions and provide guidance for the development team.
  • Build estimates and timeline for service for hire products, communicate deadlines to studio partners

Requirements

  • 2+ Years as a Agile Manager on a team in Web, Mobile or Game industry
  • ScrumMaster certification
  • Advanced knowledge of Scrum, Agile Planning & Estimation, Kanban

How to apply

Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’re ready to be an Agile Project Manager, and what your interests are within game development. Don’t forget to tell us what your favourite games are? Also, the types of things you look for in a great game? What is missing from current games in the App Store? If you think you have what it takes, please email your resume to