Senior IT Project Manager Studio Enablement

$122,400 - $255,600/Yr

Tencent - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Senior

Palo Alto, CA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Senior IT Project Manager for Studio Enablement at Tencent Overseas IT is responsible for leading the project management of IT operations across various studios. This role focuses on leveraging technology to address complex challenges within IT Foundation Services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional experiences to both internal and external customers. The position involves collaboration with multiple teams to design, plan, and optimize IT frameworks that support Tencent's global expansion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for studio IT operations, from project initiation to final delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to track progress and ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, production, procurement, and external partners, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams, translating technical jargon into business language when necessary.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring all expenses are within allocated funds.
• Allocate resources efficiently and ensure teams have the tools and support needed to meet project deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate potential cost overruns or resource constraints.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle to minimize disruptions and delays.
• Implement contingency plans to address unforeseen project challenges.
• Work with engineer teams to implement studio-specific technology solutions, such as software systems for production, asset management, and workflow automation.
• Ensure that all technology solutions meet studio needs and industry standards.
• Oversee the testing and deployment of new tools, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Evaluate current studio workflows and processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with operational and technical teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency using technological solutions.
• Implement best practices for project management and technology adoption.
• Provide regular project status reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, risks, and recommendations.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management and operations.
• Proven track record in delivering projects with a deep understanding of customer needs, technology, quality, speed to market, and budget.
• Extensive experience with Agile methodologies, from roadmap planning to execution.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Successful experience working with diverse global teams.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Adaptable to evolving technologies and infrastructure environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Trilingual proficiency in English, Chinese, and French is advantageous, enabling effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders in all three languages.

Benefits

• Sign on payment
• Relocation package
• Restricted stock units
• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits