Job Description
Are you ready to drive a game that brings a positive impact to the world through the power of mobile, AR and location technologies?
We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support a game we currently have in development in our Shanghai Office. You will drive technical programs by defining, scoping, and executing cross-functional projects that ensure the on-time delivery of the overall project.
Key responsibilities include managing technical risks, facilitating teamwork between engineering and other teams, implementing robust feedback and review processes, defining milestones to ensure alignment with game development timelines, and coordinating our release process with partners of mobile platforms like Apple's App Store and Google's Developer Console.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
What You Will Do
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical initiatives across different areas for the project.
Work with engineering and product teams to define technical strategies, understand system architecture, and gather requirements for technical projects.
Serve as the central point of contact for technical initiatives, coordinating efforts across various departments, including engineering, QA, product, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve technical, procedural, and logistical issues.
Design and refine processes and tools for quality assurance, contributing to sustainable development practices and improving productivity across teams.
Communicate project status, goals, and risks clearly to various stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences, at all levels.
Manage submissions and certification efforts with mobile platform partners like Apple App Store, Google Play Console, etc.
What We're Looking For
You have a BA/BS in computer science, engineering, business administration or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in technical program management or similar technical roles.
You have broad experience and a deep understanding of various development methodologies, and a proven track record of improving your team's efficiency and quality.
Strong understanding of technical concepts, system architecture, and software development lifecycles.
Experience managing projects using both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and present complex information clearly.
Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, drive initiatives, and influence decision-making processes to achieve quality goals.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects with changing timelines.
Strong experience with JIRA.
Plus if...
Mobile gaming experience.
Proficiency in English.
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.