Job Description

Ubisoft is seeking a TEMPORARY BRAND PROJECT MANAGER. This role’s primary job is to ensure that their game title(s) is/are prepared to execute on marketing strategies throughout various lifecycles of the product. While not part of the strategy and creative development, this role is critical to the execution of key marketing plans. He or she will collaborate closely and communicate with several cross-functional departments including Public Relations, Promotions, TV, print & on-line media, web, Creative Services and outside agencies, merchandising, Sales, & Operations.

This project is expected to expected to last up to 10 months, and will report on brand-specific operations to the Brand Director/Associate Director and functionally to the Sr. Brand Project Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES: MARKETING EXECUTION FRAMEWORK:

• Ensure internal product site is created and updated with current information.
• Establish JIRA structures in our internal request and collaboration tool.
• Create and publish working agreements with teams.
• Implement asset sharing model(s) with existing DAM and shuttling tools. Communicate the model to recipients. 
• Communicate the process execution model (the “how”).

TEAM CEREMONIES: 

• Own and faciliate daily standups and retrospectives during high traffic windows. 
• Ensure that daily reviews, weekly syncs, and cross functional meetings are scheduled, as appropriate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Promote operational excellence through business processes.
• Develop project timelines and drive internal processes.
• Collect, QC, and input asset specifications from the marketing team into our system for creative production. Communicate review schedules, method of delivery, and ensure scope of assets requested are complete and accurate.
• Collect available assets for daily reviews before the cutoff time.
• Work with marketing team to ensure that assets are approved, current and accurately rated across channels.
• Establish review schedule for product sites and external channels.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in marketing, communications, or business. 
• 3-5 years experience in a marketing environment/creative organization. Experience in trailer, TV or video production is a plus.
• Understands file types like aep, psd, psb, mov, jpg, png. Basic understanding of video compression.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to persevere and find order in a fast paced environment with constantly changing variables.
• Strong, self-confident, motivated and builds trust with .
• General knowledge of production and creative terminology as it relates to print, tv, online, etc.
• Entertainment experience (gaming, movies, tv, etc.) and/or agency experience.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, 3Play Media, Sharepoint, Skype for business or Lync.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly organized
• Positive attitude
• Self-assured
• Energetic
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.