ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry. Gunzilla's formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer. The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis) , Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports' NHL series , the Need for Speed franchise , Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1) , Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO's Chernobyl series ) , Petr Cherkes, Design Director ( The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic ), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director ( Adam, Book of the Dead ), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, ( Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny ) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director ( Control, Far Cry 6). OUR VALUES Players First & Foremost . We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start. We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we're strong together, we thrive together. Commitment to Engagement & Quality . We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre. Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries. Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games is seeking a highly skilled and organized Art Production Director to join our team in the development of a new IP, third-person shooter video game utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The Art Production Director will work alongside and collaborate closely with our existing Visual Art Director to ensure the seamless execution of the artistic vision within the constraints of time and resources. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and related art production tools, as well as strong project management skills and the ability to make informed compromises without sacrificing quality. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the Visual Art Director to translate the artistic vision into actionable production plans, ensuring that all pipelines, workflows, approval gates, and schedules are clearly communicated and understood by the team. Lead the planning and execution of all aspects of the art delivery pipeline within Unreal Engine 5, including asset creation, optimization, and integration. Collaborate with the Technical Art Director, Animation Director, Design Director, and Production Director to define project requirements and establish clear workflows. Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively. Identify potential challenges or bottlenecks in the art production process and propose solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity. Manage communication between the art team and other departments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals. Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Producer and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and any necessary adjustments to the production plan. Make informed compromises to the artistic vision and quality when necessary to ensure timely delivery within available time and resource constraints. Oversee the selection of outsource partners for art production, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and budget constraints. Oversee the briefing of outsource partners on project requirements, providing guidance and reference materials to facilitate accurate deliverables. Facilitate the review and feedback process for all returned deliverables from outsource partners, ensuring alignment with project specifications and maintaining overall quality standards. Determine the optimum balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content. Determine and optimize the balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content, establishing effective processes and workflows to streamline collaboration with external partners, considering factors such as resource availability, project timelines, and budget constraints. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Art, Project or Production Management, or a related field. Proven experience in a similar role within the video game development industry, with a strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and related tools. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with art production software and tools. A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions. Leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best work. A passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with third-person shooter games or similar action-oriented genres. Knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, and animation techniques. Previous experience managing outsourced art production pipelines. Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies. GUNZILLA OFFERS Unlimited Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Flexible Working Work from Home Health Insurance Bonuses English / German Courses Public Transportation Relocation & Accommodation Support Office Perks & Gym Membership Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position COME AS YOU ARE Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We're looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we're developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else's, regardless of your background. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS Here's what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla. Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email. If selected to move to the next stage, you'll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team. Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on. Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you'll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio. Following your interview, we'll contact you either way. If the interview went well but we feel you aren't suited to the specific role, we'll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.
May 01, 2024
Full time
ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry. Gunzilla's formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer. The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis) , Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports' NHL series , the Need for Speed franchise , Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1) , Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO's Chernobyl series ) , Petr Cherkes, Design Director ( The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic ), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director ( Adam, Book of the Dead ), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, ( Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny ) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director ( Control, Far Cry 6). OUR VALUES Players First & Foremost . We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start. We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we're strong together, we thrive together. Commitment to Engagement & Quality . We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre. Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries. Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We're proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we're building. ABOUT THE JOB Gunzilla Games is seeking a highly skilled and organized Art Production Director to join our team in the development of a new IP, third-person shooter video game utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The Art Production Director will work alongside and collaborate closely with our existing Visual Art Director to ensure the seamless execution of the artistic vision within the constraints of time and resources. This role requires proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and related art production tools, as well as strong project management skills and the ability to make informed compromises without sacrificing quality. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the Visual Art Director to translate the artistic vision into actionable production plans, ensuring that all pipelines, workflows, approval gates, and schedules are clearly communicated and understood by the team. Lead the planning and execution of all aspects of the art delivery pipeline within Unreal Engine 5, including asset creation, optimization, and integration. Collaborate with the Technical Art Director, Animation Director, Design Director, and Production Director to define project requirements and establish clear workflows. Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively. Identify potential challenges or bottlenecks in the art production process and propose solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity. Manage communication between the art team and other departments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals. Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Producer and other stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and any necessary adjustments to the production plan. Make informed compromises to the artistic vision and quality when necessary to ensure timely delivery within available time and resource constraints. Oversee the selection of outsource partners for art production, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and budget constraints. Oversee the briefing of outsource partners on project requirements, providing guidance and reference materials to facilitate accurate deliverables. Facilitate the review and feedback process for all returned deliverables from outsource partners, ensuring alignment with project specifications and maintaining overall quality standards. Determine the optimum balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content. Determine and optimize the balance between in-house creation of content and outsourced creation of content, establishing effective processes and workflows to streamline collaboration with external partners, considering factors such as resource availability, project timelines, and budget constraints. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Art, Project or Production Management, or a related field. Proven experience in a similar role within the video game development industry, with a strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and related tools. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with art production software and tools. A strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions. Leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best work. A passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with third-person shooter games or similar action-oriented genres. Knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, and animation techniques. Previous experience managing outsourced art production pipelines. Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies. GUNZILLA OFFERS Unlimited Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Flexible Working Work from Home Health Insurance Bonuses English / German Courses Public Transportation Relocation & Accommodation Support Office Perks & Gym Membership Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position COME AS YOU ARE Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We're looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we're developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else's, regardless of your background. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS Here's what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla. Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email. If selected to move to the next stage, you'll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team. Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on. Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you'll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio. Following your interview, we'll contact you either way. If the interview went well but we feel you aren't suited to the specific role, we'll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.
Your Opportunity An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Insurance expert to play a leading role within one of the UK's top Independent Broker's. You'll be responsible for co-managing our large and successful Schemes & Affinities Team in Burgess Hill who provide bespoke solutions to a broad spectrum of SME and large clients in the Sports, Recruitment & Payroll, Property Owners, Trade Credit and Flexible Benefits market space. In addition, you will: Create a positive and productive working atmosphere Act as the key point of contact for your team with complex queries and escalations. Achieve organisational goals / objectives, maintain performance standards, and deliver successful results Motivate your team through coaching and mentoring strategies and techniques. Implement effective sales plans for our specialist areas. Build lasting relationships with Clients and Insurers. Attend regular meetings with other key stakeholders within the team and business providing regular strategic updates and feedback. What you'll need You'll have built up a solid profile within Commercial Insurance and will either have previous managerial experience looking for a new challenge, or you're looking for your next step up into a management role. In addition you'll have: An in-depth understanding of the technicalities, and challenges of commercial insurance. A CII accreditation and an interest in continuing to develop. Creating a positive and productive working atmosphere Achieving organisational goals / objectives, maintaining performance standards, and delivering successful results through others Have a positive mindset towards sales and how to implement effective sales plans for our specialist areas. Ability to build lasting relationships with Clients and Insurers. Leadership qualities, mentoring skills and a good track record of supporting the training and developing of others people. Familiarity of setting and monitoring targets. A good understanding of delivering quality and compliance. Confidence, communication and charisma. Organisation, accuracy and attention to detail. Intuitive thinking and strong decision making skills. Agile and intuitive thinking; an ability to make decisions quickly and confidently. Nice-to-Haves: Previous management experience Ideally (although not essential), knowledge in SME and Corporate clients and related products. Previous experience of using the Acturis platform (full training provided) What you'll receive At Sutton Winson, we focus on developing our people and giving them opportunities to progress. You'll receive a unique and tailored development pathway and as you grow within our business, your successes and hard work will be rewarded and celebrated. On top of all the usual good stuff - competitive salary, hybrid working (after qualifying period), generous holiday allowance, pension contributions etc.), you can also look forward to a competitive package that will develop as you do, as you enjoy the following benefits (and more!): Private Medical Insurance Income Protection Tailored learning and development program shaped to your career aspirations Annual profit share bonus scheme Fully funded CII pathway, including membership, study materials, exam entries, and paid study leave, with awards and bonuses to reflect progress Employee Assistance Programme, providing access to vital resources like GP consultations, health checks and mental health support, etc Cycle2work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, free eye tests through Specsavers, and long service awards. The opportunity to be a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility program, contributing to local projects, help shape environmental policy and support staff wellbeing. Daily dress-down; for us, it's not about what you wear but what you do. Just be your authentic self and dress for your day. Who are you working for? When you work for us, you're part of: One of the UK's largest Charted Insurance Brokers. Proud holders of the Investors in People Gold Award. Investors in Customers Gold Award A people-centric employer with strong values. A company that actively fosters and supports continuous personal development. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, all while being a part of a fantastic group of people in a relaxed, family-friendly, and supportive environment, then Sutton Winson is the place for you. Equality & Diversity Commitment At Sutton Winson, we want to hire people from all walks of life - no matter your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or background. If you've got the right attitude and skills needed to properly support our clients and help us achieve our goals, you'll fit right in. We're committed to continuing to build an inclusive culture that empowers our people to do their best work, have fun and feel that they belong.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your Opportunity An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Insurance expert to play a leading role within one of the UK's top Independent Broker's. You'll be responsible for co-managing our large and successful Schemes & Affinities Team in Burgess Hill who provide bespoke solutions to a broad spectrum of SME and large clients in the Sports, Recruitment & Payroll, Property Owners, Trade Credit and Flexible Benefits market space. In addition, you will: Create a positive and productive working atmosphere Act as the key point of contact for your team with complex queries and escalations. Achieve organisational goals / objectives, maintain performance standards, and deliver successful results Motivate your team through coaching and mentoring strategies and techniques. Implement effective sales plans for our specialist areas. Build lasting relationships with Clients and Insurers. Attend regular meetings with other key stakeholders within the team and business providing regular strategic updates and feedback. What you'll need You'll have built up a solid profile within Commercial Insurance and will either have previous managerial experience looking for a new challenge, or you're looking for your next step up into a management role. In addition you'll have: An in-depth understanding of the technicalities, and challenges of commercial insurance. A CII accreditation and an interest in continuing to develop. Creating a positive and productive working atmosphere Achieving organisational goals / objectives, maintaining performance standards, and delivering successful results through others Have a positive mindset towards sales and how to implement effective sales plans for our specialist areas. Ability to build lasting relationships with Clients and Insurers. Leadership qualities, mentoring skills and a good track record of supporting the training and developing of others people. Familiarity of setting and monitoring targets. A good understanding of delivering quality and compliance. Confidence, communication and charisma. Organisation, accuracy and attention to detail. Intuitive thinking and strong decision making skills. Agile and intuitive thinking; an ability to make decisions quickly and confidently. Nice-to-Haves: Previous management experience Ideally (although not essential), knowledge in SME and Corporate clients and related products. Previous experience of using the Acturis platform (full training provided) What you'll receive At Sutton Winson, we focus on developing our people and giving them opportunities to progress. You'll receive a unique and tailored development pathway and as you grow within our business, your successes and hard work will be rewarded and celebrated. On top of all the usual good stuff - competitive salary, hybrid working (after qualifying period), generous holiday allowance, pension contributions etc.), you can also look forward to a competitive package that will develop as you do, as you enjoy the following benefits (and more!): Private Medical Insurance Income Protection Tailored learning and development program shaped to your career aspirations Annual profit share bonus scheme Fully funded CII pathway, including membership, study materials, exam entries, and paid study leave, with awards and bonuses to reflect progress Employee Assistance Programme, providing access to vital resources like GP consultations, health checks and mental health support, etc Cycle2work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, free eye tests through Specsavers, and long service awards. The opportunity to be a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility program, contributing to local projects, help shape environmental policy and support staff wellbeing. Daily dress-down; for us, it's not about what you wear but what you do. Just be your authentic self and dress for your day. Who are you working for? When you work for us, you're part of: One of the UK's largest Charted Insurance Brokers. Proud holders of the Investors in People Gold Award. Investors in Customers Gold Award A people-centric employer with strong values. A company that actively fosters and supports continuous personal development. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, all while being a part of a fantastic group of people in a relaxed, family-friendly, and supportive environment, then Sutton Winson is the place for you. Equality & Diversity Commitment At Sutton Winson, we want to hire people from all walks of life - no matter your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or background. If you've got the right attitude and skills needed to properly support our clients and help us achieve our goals, you'll fit right in. We're committed to continuing to build an inclusive culture that empowers our people to do their best work, have fun and feel that they belong.
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we are not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons, and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what is next From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. W arner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in scripted and real-life entertainment, sports, and news. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains. We provide leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, Eurosport, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel. Available in 220 countries and territories and fifty languages, WBD reaches viewers on all screens and services, from free-to-air and paid-TV channels to digital streaming services, to social and mobile-first content. WBD delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year. WBD's Direct To Consumer (DTC) group is the global leader in providing innovative and immersive digital products and content for iconic brands. We are working at the crossroads of technology, entertainment, and everyday utility. As content creators across the digital ecosystem, we leverage our technology to create immersive viewing and interactive experiences. We tell engaging stories to millions of viewers across the Internet every day and bring new interactive experiences to life to entertain and improve the lives of our customers . About WBD Sports Warner Bros. Discovery Sports spans a host of iconic brands. Over 30 years, Eurosport has established itself as a household name for sports in EMEA . It produces authentic, premium, and innovative content on linear and digital platforms and offers users a best-in-class sports news and data experience. Given Eurosport's French heritage - as an Olympics rights holder - you will be joining ahead of our "home games." In the UK, the more recent launch of TNT Sports - a joint venture with BT - means WBD Sports boasts an incredible rights portfolio including Premier League and Champions League football, Test cricket, Guinness Premiership rugby and more. Globally - on the discovery+ and Max properties - WBD Sports is unrivalled as the most prominent sports proposition within any of the global streaming services. Position summary As a P roduct Manager in the WBD Sports team you will be responsible for shaping the customer experience for millions of users who care passionately about what you do. You will play a n important role in the WBD Sports product team - leading on product discovery, roadmap definition and ensuring that your team - and teams that you work with deliver the right features for customers at pace You will do this by working with customer insight s , stakeholders, designers , and technology partners to determine value - for our customers and for our business. You will then crystallize that into tightly defined project artefacts that can be easily understood and refined by our engineering teams. Either by coaching, mentoring and leading product managers in your team - or taking direct responsibility yourself. In this role you will need to be able to roll your sleeves up and lead on the definition of project artefacts - as well as identify the right opportunities to empower junior members of the team. Where ambiguity exists , you will make the right calls and be biased towards action. You will be as at home working with editorial, insight, marketing, customer service, legal and commercial teams - as you are with our partners in tech. And you will be a great communicator with all these audiences, able to achieve buy in for your ideas, whether by written or oral communication. This role will report to the Product lead for Eurosport and TNT Sports digital products and within that role y ou may be expected to work with software teams across web, apps, and Connected TV platforms . You will be expected to work autonomously across complex feature development , driving resolution and clarity for your tech partners - and leading your produc t team towards the same. We are looking for a P roduct manager with experience in delivering end-to-end features and functionalities, who demonstrates product expertise , advocates for the consumer, consistently collaborates with the stakeholders, and creates impact. The ideal candidate will be a fast-learning , enthusiastic and highly motivated product person with a passion for customer experience and sports. Key Responsibilities: Create high-quality product artefacts - JIRA tickets, confluence documents, design briefs, and acceptance criteria to define the product/ feature requirements clearly and concisely. Partner effectively with designers, developers, and delivery managers in an agile setup to deliver against the product strategy and roadmap Participate in daily agile ceremonies and work with developers and QA engineers to deliver bug-free features. Establish and drive ship cadence; build credibility by ensuring high quality, defect-free products Ensure timely delivery of high-quality product features and optimizations and use data to validate impact and demonstrate that you can achieve high-impact goals with your feature Deeply understand the consumer and the market to ship the product/feature that meets consumer needs and business goals. Proactively work with the data and insights team to identify optimization opportunities for the functional area. Able to conduct analysis to ensure the right features are built to achieve product and business goals Collaborate with editorial and ad sales stakeholders to create a prioritized backlog of value-driving features. D efine product strategy and translate it into roadmaps based on customer needs and business goals ; Set priorities and build shared understanding across teams Influence peers and stakeholders as VOC Comfortabl y us e a range of processes and mechanisms to ensure product meets customer needs Effective partner for Engineering, Design, and Business teams. They will trust your work and view you as an ally and advocate on their behalf . Create clear and concise business documents, project reports and PRFAQ's that ca n be used as examples for your peers to aspire to. Qualification and Experience: Minimum 3 + years of product management experience working on a DTC - OTT plat forms Experience working on mobile apps and websites. Knowledge, understanding and experience of Agile product development practices. Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to write for and present to non-digitally savvy audiences. E xperience in end-to-end ownership and accountability of multiple features/functional areas Experience in managing and influencing multiple stakeholders. A passion for Sports and a good understanding of the media and sports industries. A n initiative-taker with excellent problem-solving and execution mindset Desirable but not necessary: Hands-on experience with analytics and experimentation tools Desirable but not necessary: Experience in the media or sports industry How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. The Legal Bits Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at click apply for full job details
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we are not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons, and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what is next From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. W arner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in scripted and real-life entertainment, sports, and news. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains. We provide leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, Eurosport, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel. Available in 220 countries and territories and fifty languages, WBD reaches viewers on all screens and services, from free-to-air and paid-TV channels to digital streaming services, to social and mobile-first content. WBD delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year. WBD's Direct To Consumer (DTC) group is the global leader in providing innovative and immersive digital products and content for iconic brands. We are working at the crossroads of technology, entertainment, and everyday utility. As content creators across the digital ecosystem, we leverage our technology to create immersive viewing and interactive experiences. We tell engaging stories to millions of viewers across the Internet every day and bring new interactive experiences to life to entertain and improve the lives of our customers . About WBD Sports Warner Bros. Discovery Sports spans a host of iconic brands. Over 30 years, Eurosport has established itself as a household name for sports in EMEA . It produces authentic, premium, and innovative content on linear and digital platforms and offers users a best-in-class sports news and data experience. Given Eurosport's French heritage - as an Olympics rights holder - you will be joining ahead of our "home games." In the UK, the more recent launch of TNT Sports - a joint venture with BT - means WBD Sports boasts an incredible rights portfolio including Premier League and Champions League football, Test cricket, Guinness Premiership rugby and more. Globally - on the discovery+ and Max properties - WBD Sports is unrivalled as the most prominent sports proposition within any of the global streaming services. Position summary As a P roduct Manager in the WBD Sports team you will be responsible for shaping the customer experience for millions of users who care passionately about what you do. You will play a n important role in the WBD Sports product team - leading on product discovery, roadmap definition and ensuring that your team - and teams that you work with deliver the right features for customers at pace You will do this by working with customer insight s , stakeholders, designers , and technology partners to determine value - for our customers and for our business. You will then crystallize that into tightly defined project artefacts that can be easily understood and refined by our engineering teams. Either by coaching, mentoring and leading product managers in your team - or taking direct responsibility yourself. In this role you will need to be able to roll your sleeves up and lead on the definition of project artefacts - as well as identify the right opportunities to empower junior members of the team. Where ambiguity exists , you will make the right calls and be biased towards action. You will be as at home working with editorial, insight, marketing, customer service, legal and commercial teams - as you are with our partners in tech. And you will be a great communicator with all these audiences, able to achieve buy in for your ideas, whether by written or oral communication. This role will report to the Product lead for Eurosport and TNT Sports digital products and within that role y ou may be expected to work with software teams across web, apps, and Connected TV platforms . You will be expected to work autonomously across complex feature development , driving resolution and clarity for your tech partners - and leading your produc t team towards the same. We are looking for a P roduct manager with experience in delivering end-to-end features and functionalities, who demonstrates product expertise , advocates for the consumer, consistently collaborates with the stakeholders, and creates impact. The ideal candidate will be a fast-learning , enthusiastic and highly motivated product person with a passion for customer experience and sports. Key Responsibilities: Create high-quality product artefacts - JIRA tickets, confluence documents, design briefs, and acceptance criteria to define the product/ feature requirements clearly and concisely. Partner effectively with designers, developers, and delivery managers in an agile setup to deliver against the product strategy and roadmap Participate in daily agile ceremonies and work with developers and QA engineers to deliver bug-free features. Establish and drive ship cadence; build credibility by ensuring high quality, defect-free products Ensure timely delivery of high-quality product features and optimizations and use data to validate impact and demonstrate that you can achieve high-impact goals with your feature Deeply understand the consumer and the market to ship the product/feature that meets consumer needs and business goals. Proactively work with the data and insights team to identify optimization opportunities for the functional area. Able to conduct analysis to ensure the right features are built to achieve product and business goals Collaborate with editorial and ad sales stakeholders to create a prioritized backlog of value-driving features. D efine product strategy and translate it into roadmaps based on customer needs and business goals ; Set priorities and build shared understanding across teams Influence peers and stakeholders as VOC Comfortabl y us e a range of processes and mechanisms to ensure product meets customer needs Effective partner for Engineering, Design, and Business teams. They will trust your work and view you as an ally and advocate on their behalf . Create clear and concise business documents, project reports and PRFAQ's that ca n be used as examples for your peers to aspire to. Qualification and Experience: Minimum 3 + years of product management experience working on a DTC - OTT plat forms Experience working on mobile apps and websites. Knowledge, understanding and experience of Agile product development practices. Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to write for and present to non-digitally savvy audiences. E xperience in end-to-end ownership and accountability of multiple features/functional areas Experience in managing and influencing multiple stakeholders. A passion for Sports and a good understanding of the media and sports industries. A n initiative-taker with excellent problem-solving and execution mindset Desirable but not necessary: Hands-on experience with analytics and experimentation tools Desirable but not necessary: Experience in the media or sports industry How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. The Legal Bits Warner Bros. 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GRC Project Manager Reports to: Chief of Staff to Chief Legal Officer and Group Commercial Director Location: Dublin/London About Flutter: Flutter Entertainment is a FTSE100 global leader in online and retail sports betting, gaming and entertainment with over 14 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on being a responsible operator committed to making a positive contribution to the communities we operate within. Across the globe we employ over 14,000 people in over 20 offices and over 600 retail sites. Function overview: The Group Legal and Commercial Function is tasked with the key objective of protecting the Flutter brand, its customers and shareholders. The function consists of legal, risk, regulatory, compliance and commercial activities, including the Group strategy and roadmap for Safer Gambling - a core component of the Group's strategy. The Group Legal and Commercial Function will influence the strategic direction of the Group's four Divisions (US, Aus, UK/I and International) by setting the risk appetite and establishing the necessary governance, policies and standards to ensure our legal, risk, compliance, regulatory and safe gambling matters are managed in a robust and agile manner. Role purpose: Group Risk are currently in the process of planning for the implementation of new Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology across the Group. As the GRC project manager within the Group Legal and Commercial Function you will be responsible for driving and delivering this strategic large-scale and exciting project being undertaken by the function. You will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the GRC project from ideation through to completion, and will be required to interact with a range of stakeholders across the business, most often managing several moving priorities and functions. Excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to influence and other soft skills are important as the role will require engagement with a wide variety of audiences across the Flutter organisation and across the three lines of defence. If these are attributes that resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: · Chair the Design Authority for the programme and ensure relevant stakeholders are feeding into system design and configuration at appropriate times · Coordinate Group and Divisional resources for the flawless design, implementation and overall execution of the GRC project · Assist in the definition of scope, objectives, and prioritised functional requirements involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility · Work across various risk, compliance and control functional areas to agree prioritisation and delivery of requirements · Work closely with the business, vendor and Divisional teams to ensure the project is delivered on-time, within scope and business benefits are achieved · Work with project manager to develop detailed a project plan to monitor and track progress, manage changes to the project scope and schedule, analyse successful completion of short and long-term goals · Develop prioritisation backlogs where required by function/team to ensure agile delivery of requirements · Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and specifications · Initiate actions in response to progress reports (achievement, productivity and risk). · Manage the relationship with all relevant stakeholders · Report and escalate to management as needed · Perform risk management to minimize project risks · Identify future or potential pitfalls and create mitigation or contingency plans in a timely manner to remove obstacles. · Host 'lessons learned' sessions, identify improvement processes, share learnings and experience. Key Skills and Experience: · 5+ years' experience of delivering great results in project management · Experience on previous GRC technology implementations desirable · Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus · Ideally will have experience within and a passion for the industry, our products and a good understanding of how other functional teams operate · Demonstrable experience of working at scale in global organisations to successfully deliver against strategic objectives. · Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines to deliver projects to completion, execution focused. · Ability to navigate multiple types of requirements and priorities across different functional areas. · Extensive experience of stakeholder management, including senior leadership. · Experience of operating within a fast-paced online/eCommerce or similar organisation. Competencies: · Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt and adjust to needs of team and stakeholders. · Team player with personal characteristics that engender trust and confidence · Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, ability to see the bigger picture · Highly organised and results orientated, ability to plan and deliver major projects · Detail orientated, ability to find creative solutions to complex problems · High energy and drive, ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with the resilience to challenge and be challenged · Creative thinker, curious, actively seeks stimulus and drives continuous improvement
Feb 22, 2022
Full time
GRC Project Manager Reports to: Chief of Staff to Chief Legal Officer and Group Commercial Director Location: Dublin/London About Flutter: Flutter Entertainment is a FTSE100 global leader in online and retail sports betting, gaming and entertainment with over 14 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on being a responsible operator committed to making a positive contribution to the communities we operate within. Across the globe we employ over 14,000 people in over 20 offices and over 600 retail sites. Function overview: The Group Legal and Commercial Function is tasked with the key objective of protecting the Flutter brand, its customers and shareholders. The function consists of legal, risk, regulatory, compliance and commercial activities, including the Group strategy and roadmap for Safer Gambling - a core component of the Group's strategy. The Group Legal and Commercial Function will influence the strategic direction of the Group's four Divisions (US, Aus, UK/I and International) by setting the risk appetite and establishing the necessary governance, policies and standards to ensure our legal, risk, compliance, regulatory and safe gambling matters are managed in a robust and agile manner. Role purpose: Group Risk are currently in the process of planning for the implementation of new Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology across the Group. As the GRC project manager within the Group Legal and Commercial Function you will be responsible for driving and delivering this strategic large-scale and exciting project being undertaken by the function. You will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading the GRC project from ideation through to completion, and will be required to interact with a range of stakeholders across the business, most often managing several moving priorities and functions. Excellent communication and organisational skills, an ability to influence and other soft skills are important as the role will require engagement with a wide variety of audiences across the Flutter organisation and across the three lines of defence. If these are attributes that resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: · Chair the Design Authority for the programme and ensure relevant stakeholders are feeding into system design and configuration at appropriate times · Coordinate Group and Divisional resources for the flawless design, implementation and overall execution of the GRC project · Assist in the definition of scope, objectives, and prioritised functional requirements involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility · Work across various risk, compliance and control functional areas to agree prioritisation and delivery of requirements · Work closely with the business, vendor and Divisional teams to ensure the project is delivered on-time, within scope and business benefits are achieved · Work with project manager to develop detailed a project plan to monitor and track progress, manage changes to the project scope and schedule, analyse successful completion of short and long-term goals · Develop prioritisation backlogs where required by function/team to ensure agile delivery of requirements · Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and specifications · Initiate actions in response to progress reports (achievement, productivity and risk). · Manage the relationship with all relevant stakeholders · Report and escalate to management as needed · Perform risk management to minimize project risks · Identify future or potential pitfalls and create mitigation or contingency plans in a timely manner to remove obstacles. · Host 'lessons learned' sessions, identify improvement processes, share learnings and experience. Key Skills and Experience: · 5+ years' experience of delivering great results in project management · Experience on previous GRC technology implementations desirable · Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus · Ideally will have experience within and a passion for the industry, our products and a good understanding of how other functional teams operate · Demonstrable experience of working at scale in global organisations to successfully deliver against strategic objectives. · Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines to deliver projects to completion, execution focused. · Ability to navigate multiple types of requirements and priorities across different functional areas. · Extensive experience of stakeholder management, including senior leadership. · Experience of operating within a fast-paced online/eCommerce or similar organisation. Competencies: · Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt and adjust to needs of team and stakeholders. · Team player with personal characteristics that engender trust and confidence · Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, ability to see the bigger picture · Highly organised and results orientated, ability to plan and deliver major projects · Detail orientated, ability to find creative solutions to complex problems · High energy and drive, ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with the resilience to challenge and be challenged · Creative thinker, curious, actively seeks stimulus and drives continuous improvement
We Empower People and Create Economic Opportunity eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations of all sizes. eBay's strategic vision is to become the best global marketplace for buyers and sellers through a tech-led re-imagination of the company. Looking for a purpose-driven company that puts the customer at the heart of everything? A culture that encourages people to think big and be curious, to act with urgency and integrity and to be fearlessly inclusive? That's who we are. If this sounds compelling, join eBay! About the Team This exciting opening will support the Collectables category strategy by working with strategically important sellers, brands and retailers, as well as supporting our private sellers, to ensure that eBay has the inventory to continue to grow this area whilst being accountable for the operational and commercial success of the overall seller portfolio and the wider category. Responsibilities Build category and market expertise to identify and exploit opportunities for eBay and build inventory plans Develop expert understanding of sellers' business operations and current strategies and utilise insight to find opportunities for growth Lead and develop the relationship with key sellers, brands and retailers within the portfolio and in line with the category strategy Develop approaches to influence the broad based on SMB and consumer sellers in your category to increase the quality and breadth of our inventory Build range and promotional plans, to target merchandise and use levers to get products and promotions on site Requirements We would love to hear from you if you have experience within or a demonstrable passion for the Collectables market including but not limited to Sports Memorabilia, Model Railways, Militaria etc. Key attributes for the role are: Ability to analyse data and build actionable insights from this data Ability to take large amounts of information and summarise the key insights from this information Strong communicator, both verbally and in the building of presentations Strategic thinker and self-starter with a strong action-orientation Comfortable operating in a fast-paced online environment The ability to build internal and external relationships, crafting partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Operating with agility and easily adapting to change. This role offers phenomenal career development for an individual with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you're single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important. Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn't just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay's Diversity & Inclusion click here: #LI-FG1 eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes CO, HI, NM)" excludes Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico. For more information see: EEO is the Law Poster and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
We Empower People and Create Economic Opportunity eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations of all sizes. eBay's strategic vision is to become the best global marketplace for buyers and sellers through a tech-led re-imagination of the company. Looking for a purpose-driven company that puts the customer at the heart of everything? A culture that encourages people to think big and be curious, to act with urgency and integrity and to be fearlessly inclusive? That's who we are. If this sounds compelling, join eBay! About the Team This exciting opening will support the Collectables category strategy by working with strategically important sellers, brands and retailers, as well as supporting our private sellers, to ensure that eBay has the inventory to continue to grow this area whilst being accountable for the operational and commercial success of the overall seller portfolio and the wider category. Responsibilities Build category and market expertise to identify and exploit opportunities for eBay and build inventory plans Develop expert understanding of sellers' business operations and current strategies and utilise insight to find opportunities for growth Lead and develop the relationship with key sellers, brands and retailers within the portfolio and in line with the category strategy Develop approaches to influence the broad based on SMB and consumer sellers in your category to increase the quality and breadth of our inventory Build range and promotional plans, to target merchandise and use levers to get products and promotions on site Requirements We would love to hear from you if you have experience within or a demonstrable passion for the Collectables market including but not limited to Sports Memorabilia, Model Railways, Militaria etc. Key attributes for the role are: Ability to analyse data and build actionable insights from this data Ability to take large amounts of information and summarise the key insights from this information Strong communicator, both verbally and in the building of presentations Strategic thinker and self-starter with a strong action-orientation Comfortable operating in a fast-paced online environment The ability to build internal and external relationships, crafting partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Operating with agility and easily adapting to change. This role offers phenomenal career development for an individual with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you're single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important. Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn't just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay's Diversity & Inclusion click here: #LI-FG1 eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes CO, HI, NM)" excludes Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico. For more information see: EEO is the Law Poster and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement