Project Manager Apprentice

Employer description: 

We’re Product Madness, and it’s our mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. Since we opened our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to be one of the world’s largest mobile game studios. Headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, we are truly a global powerhouse. Our hit titles, such as Lightning Link Casino, Cashman Casino, and Heart of Vegas, captivate millions of players each day and are some of the top-grossing social casino games on the market. Plus, we’re award winning, with accolades across our product, our specialist teams and our culture. 

Responsibilities:

• Support team coordination: Help ensure smooth communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams (developers, artists, designers, QA, product owners).
• Track progress & identify blockers: Assist in monitoring project progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and raising concerns to senior team members.
• Maintain documentation: Support the creation and maintenance of project-related documentation (e.g., Jira boards, Confluence pages).
• Risk & issue assistance: Help identify and track project risks and issues, escalating as needed.
• Communication & reporting: Support internal communication efforts, helping to prepare status updates and reports for stakeholders.
• Tooling: Get familiar with and utilize project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Learn & grow: Actively seek feedback, participate in training sessions, and be eager to expand your knowledge of project management best practices, game development pipelines, and software development lifecycles (SDLC).

Required skills:

• Passion: A demonstrable, deep interest in the software development or gaming industry. This could be through personal projects, game jams, modding, active participation in online communities, or academic studies.
• Understanding of Agile: A foundational understanding (even theoretical from coursework or research) of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You can articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks.
• Problem-solving mindset: A proactive and analytical approach to identifying and solving problems, even when faced with ambiguity.
• Collaboration & teamwork: A genuine desire to work within a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
• Proactivity & eagerness to learn: A self-starter with a strong desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. Curiosity is key!
• Tech savvy: Comfortable with modern software tools and quick to pick up new technologies.

Entry requirements:

• Level 3 Qualification (Apprenticeship/A Levels/BTEC etc.)?
• OR equivalent work experience (typically 2 years in a relevant role)?

AND

• 5 x GCSE’s including English & Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above.

Working hours:

9am - 5.30pm.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 1 day for birthday.
• Pension scheme.
• Medicare and private healthcare.
• Dress down.
• Regular team outings.

Future prospects:  The possibility of full time employment.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. 

Interested? Apply now!