Senior Project Coordinator

Rockstar Games
Manhattan, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with entertainment or tech industry experience who synthesize cross-functional workflows and maintain dynamic project tracking. This role is based in Downtown Manhattan and requires in-office presence.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of project management experience in entertainment, tech, or strategy domains
    — “4+ years of project management & operations experience with an emphasis on entertainment, tech, and/or strategy.”
  • Individuals who excel in aligning diverse team goals and maintaining centralized project tracking systems
    — “The successful candidate will have the ability to synthesize the needs of disparate teams and objectives to create an aligned, tangible, and trackable project flow for leadership.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires in-office presence in Downtown Manhattan, with no mention of remote flexibility
    — “This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.”
  • The position may involve high-pressure scenarios and constantly shifting priorities
    — “Experience working in a highly iterative, collaborative environment, with ability to adjust and respond to rapidly shifting priorities.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your use of tools like JIRA or Asana in managing complex workflows
    — “Proficiency in multiple software tools to manage projects and facilitate related communication, including and not limited to Excel, Work Management Tools (i.e., Monday, JIRA, Asana), Word, and PowerPoint.”
  • Demonstrate your track record in maintaining documentation and central project tracking systems
    — “Maintain dynamic project tracking that serves as the central source of truth for our workflows.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to prioritize and manage strategic roadmaps effectively
    — “Work closely with delivery teams to prioritize cross-functional requirements, identify dependencies, and manage strategic roadmaps for projects accordingly.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • improved project workflows
  • successful project tracking
  • positive customer feedback
Typical background
project managementoperationsentertainment industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementTeam CoordinationCommunicationAttention To DetailCollaboration

Preferred

Entertainment Industry KnowledgeSoftware Tools Proficiency

Stack & domain

ExcelWork Management Tools (i.e., Monday, Jira, Asana)WordPowerpointWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizationCollaborationAdaptabilityInitiativeCalmness Under PressureSolutions-oriented AttitudeEntertainmentTechStrategy

About the role

Original posting from Rockstar Games via Greenhouse

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.  

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to join our Publishing department. You’d be responsible for coordinating team workflows and making recommendations to improve efficacy across the larger Publishing department. 

The successful candidate will have the ability to synthesize the needs of disparate teams and objectives to create an aligned, tangible, and trackable project flow for leadership. They will share Rockstar Games’ passion for advancing culture and entertainment, possess exceptional attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to high-quality output. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO 

We partner with teams across Rockstar, including Strategic Planning, Online Services, Business Development, Commerce, Marketing, and Consumer Insights & Analytics, on evaluating new opportunities and leading strategic projects. 

Using research, industry knowledge, and analysis, we track ongoing developments across the interactive entertainment industry and support ongoing and new initiatives for departments across the organization. 

We ensure seamless execution of plans internally, in our game titles and across the world, including the always on marketing of our Online game titles, Grand Theft Auto Online, and Red Dead Online. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Develop a clear understanding of team workflows to synchronize projects to ensure they are delivered and impactful. 

Ensure team leads are aware of key upcoming milestones and have access to the appropriate detail and context to make informed decisions. 

Maintain dynamic project tracking that serves as the central source of truth for our workflows. 

Ensure success metrics are tracked for all key projects. 

Maintain an ongoing process for documentation and publication of key project results using Confluence and other tools. 

Work closely with delivery teams to prioritize cross-functional requirements, identify dependencies, and manage strategic roadmaps for projects accordingly. 

REQUIREMENTS 

4+ years of project management & operations experience with an emphasis on entertainment, tech, and/or strategy. 

Proficiency in multiple software tools to manage projects and facilitate related communication, including and not limited to Excel, Work Management Tools (i.e., Monday, JIRA, Asana), Word, and PowerPoint. 

Outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills. 

A detail-oriented and organized approach to both autonomous and team-based workflows. 

Experience working in a highly iterative, collaborative environment, with ability to adjust and respond to rapidly shifting priorities. 

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative. 

A thoughtful approach to all facets of work, with a genuine desire to achieve the best possible results, and above all, continue to learn. 

Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected in high-pressure scenarios, ultimately bringing a positive, solutions-oriented attitude to all interactions. 

PLUSES 

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

Passion for the video game industry. 

Previous professional experience in gaming.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.  

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

*NY Base Pay Range$100,000—$130,000 USD

Source: Rockstar Games careers (Greenhouse)

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