Project Manager (Adult Games)

Octo Games is an international game development studio with a legal entity based in the Netherlands.
We create commercial games for the Steam audience and support them throughout the entire development cycle - from the initial concept, narrative, and visual direction to release, post-launch support, and further development.
Our main focus is Adult Visual Novels and story-driven games where visual quality, character design, atmosphere, and emotional player engagement play a key role.
Since 2017, our team has released more than 200 projects and built an international audience around our games.

Today, Octo Games continues to grow while maintaining a flexible approach to work. We make decisions quickly, value initiative, and give specialists the opportunity to influence both production processes and the final result.
We work fully remotely and bring together professionals from different countries who are interested in creating atmospheric and commercially successful games.

For which tasks and responsibilities?

• Planning the development process and creating and maintaining the project roadmap.
• Breaking down and assigning tasks, managing priorities, and monitoring deadlines.
• Coordinating the project team and ensuring effective collaboration between all participants.
• Planning team workload and managing project resources.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing risks throughout the development cycle.
• Removing blockers and resolving issues that may affect project timelines, quality, or outcomes.
• Monitoring task completion and ensuring that deliverables meet project requirements.
• Building, reviewing, and improving production processes.
• Organizing and facilitating regular team meetings, including planning sessions, syncs, and retrospectives.
• Maintaining project documentation, reports, and transparent project status communication.
• Participating in hiring, onboarding, and employee development.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of experience managing game development projects.
• Experience working with art teams, PC projects, or outsourcing teams would be highly relevant.
• A solid understanding of the full game development cycle, from concept development to release and post-launch support.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies, as well as an understanding of when to apply them.
• Experience in project planning and managing timelines, risks, resources, and budgets.
• Experience building, analyzing, and optimizing production workflows.
• Confident proficiency with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to make decisions, set priorities, and stay focused in uncertain or changing circumstances.
• The ability to establish clear and effective communication between specialists from different disciplines.
• A responsible, proactive, and highly engaged approach to work.
• Willingness to work with 18+ content.
• English proficiency at A2 level or higher, as you will need to participate in team meetings and communicate with colleagues in English.

Will be a plus

• Experience working on Steam projects.
• Experience coordinating art teams.
• Experience in outsourcing or outstaffing game development.
• Participation in the release of a commercial game project.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Fully remote work with a five-day workweek and the ability to work from anywhere in the world.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• A stable position in an international game development company.
• The opportunity to work on commercial projects with an established audience.
• The ability to directly influence development processes and project outcomes.
• A team of passionate and experienced professionals.
• Open and supportive management that trusts the team.
• Support from the team and management during onboarding and throughout your work with us.
• Space for initiative, professional growth, and the implementation of your own ideas.
• Comfortable communication and minimal bureaucracy.

Apply

You can apply directly here on the website or contact the recruiter on Telegram:
@plnkls_octo_games

Important

As part of the selection process, candidates may be expected to complete an unpaid test assignment.