Project Lead, Keywords Studios

Salary not provided

Pay Rate: $35 - $40 /hr DOE and location

Excel

Google Sheets

JIRA

Asana

Mid and Senior level

Remote in US

More information about location

Technical & creative services provider

Job no longer available

Technical & creative services provider

1001+ employees

B2BInternal toolsGamingSaaSMedia

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Pay Rate: $35 - $40 /hr DOE and location

Excel

Google Sheets

JIRA

Asana

Mid and Senior level

Remote in US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BInternal toolsGamingSaaSMedia

Company mission

To use the passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strong People Management Skills (3 years of experience)
Strong Collaboration Skills
Comfortable launching new projects (3 plus years’ experience leading projects)
Comfortable presenting research findings and insights
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (solution oriented)
Ability to multi-task
Great Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional Organization skills
Technical aptitude in one or more of the following: Spreadsheets (eg, Excel, Google Sheets), Email/calendar (eg Outlook, Gmail), project management (eg, JIRA, Asana)
Ability to assist in system troubleshooting and resolution
Exemplify the quality of having a "Proactive Approach," attitude which includes a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first & foremost

What the job involves

This exciting new Lead role focuses on the managing of a 50-person team who are accountable for the training of an AI engine and coordinating work/hand-offs to alternate time zones
This role includes performance management and team morale, client engagement and stakeholder management, prioritization of work, KPI management, and process improvement
Manage a team of 50 employees including Performance Management
KPI Management
Process improvement
Work in a fast-paced environment
Work collaboratively with engineers, researchers, and product managers
Ensure proper documentation and instructions are in place for remote teams
Manage the successful delivery of hand-offs from the US team to remote teams
Manage scope of work and deliverables for team
Learn new software programs on the job
Think strategically about end-to-end processes and how to improve them
Execute and Deliver on Process improvements
Work Hours: M - F, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Our take

Keywords Studios is an international technical service provider to the global video games industry and beyond. The company works as an external development partner for its users, enabling leading content creators and publishers to leverage Keywords' expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing the company enables its clients who are operating in complex and fast-moving environments to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating and monetising the most engaging experiences.

The company has over 70 studios in 26 countries across the globe. Providing integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization, and player support services in more than 50 languages and 16 game platforms.

With a strong market position, Keywords provides services to nearly all of the prominent gaming companies, including T2, EA, Ubisoft, and Square Enix. Keywords had also been on an acquisition spree, with its total acquisition count sitting at 60 before it was acquired by private equity firm EQT in 2024.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

7% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.8)

Company

Company benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
WFH Opportunities
Flexible working hours
Bonus Schemes
And More (Varies by Location)
Paid time off (including sick and select holidays)
401(k) with 3% employer matching

Company values

We are passionate
We thrive on diversity
We are resourceful
We celebrate uniqueness
We value team-work

Company HQ

Carmanhall And Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland

Articles

Keywords Studios sees ‘robust demand’ driving growth

Irish video game firm Keywords Studios eyes more acquisitions as revenues surge

Keywords Studios continues expansion

Keywords Studios looks to boost PR reach with LabCom acquisition

Private equity giant EQT acquires video game services company Keywords for £2.1 billion

Keywords acquires Improbable's Multiplayer Group studio

Leadership

Bertrand Bodson

(CEO, not founder)

Current Non-Executive Director at Tesco and Wolters Kluwer. Co-Founder & former CEO of Bragster.com (Acquired by Guinness World Records). Previous Chief Digital & CMO at Sainsbury's, and Non-Executive Director of Electrocomponents.

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