As a Project Coordinator within DNEG's Technology Project Management Office, you will be responsible for supporting our team of Technology Project and Program Managers in the delivery of key R&D projects and initiatives. You will also be working closely with the Workflow Architects, R&D Developers, Technical Leads, and senior stakeholders to coordinate requirements for further development and support of our VFX and Feature Animation product suites
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global project management team working at the centre of the technology behind exceptional VFX and Feature Animation work on projects ranging from blockbuster epics to television dramas. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented individuals in the industry to develop your project management, interpersonal and communication skills through coaching and hands on experience
Main Responsibilities
Central liaison between all project stakeholders including Executive Board, Project and Program Managers, Workflow Architects, Product Owners and R&D developers
Meetings - Collating agendas, confirming stakeholder group representation, RAID log minuting and following up action points
Assisting in the creation of documentation such as project overviews and technical solution documentation
Maintaining project plans and managing ticketing within JIRA
Collating and publishing project status reports and escalating issues where necessary
Review and approval of project team timesheets and show access requests
With experience, standing in as proxy for project managers in meetings and executing other duties
Must Have
Foundational knowledge of project management methodologies, especially Agile
Project coordination – proven ability in coordinating projects from concept to completion, prioritising appropriately to meet changing requirements and deadlines.
Organisation – demonstrated organisational skills, including a strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with a scheduling and ticketing platform, preferably JIRA
Excellent teamwork – ability to bring together various areas of the business to work effectively and collaboratively
Strong written & verbal communication
Could Have
Certification in a project management methodology, especially Agile
Practical experience of Agile ceremonies and artifacts
Experience as a Project Coordinator in a technical environment, especially working in a Software Development Life Cycle
Basic production knowledge or experience in either VFX, TV, Animation, Games or similar.
Strong problem solving skills
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Experience working with teams and stakeholders spread across multiple locations
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