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Job Description
Job Purpose: The Automation Project Manager owns planning, tracking, and delivery coordination for automation enablement work across projects. The role drives predictable delivery of automation initiatives, early risk management, and active dependency control across FQC, R&D, product, and project teams. This role enables technical teams to deliver by providing structure, clarity, and delivery discipline — without owning technical decisions.
IMPACT :
1. Own end-to-end planning and tracking of automation initiatives across projects or portfolios.
2. Translate automation goals into structured plans, milestones, and timelines.
3. Manage dependencies across FQC, R&D, production, and cross-functional stakeholders.
4. Provide structured visibility into progress, risks, and blockers.
5. Identify risks early and drive mitigation through coordination and escalation.
6. Align stakeholder priorities as project needs evolve.
7. Remove non-technical delivery friction so engineering teams can focus on execution.
8. Drive accountability on commitments without owning technical decisions.
INNOVATION :
1. Improve delivery predictability through refined planning and tracking models.
2. Identify recurring delivery bottlenecks and introduce targeted process improvements.
3. Standardize execution practices while maintaining team agility.
4. Apply learnings from past projects to improve forecasting and risk mitigation.
KNOWLEDGE:
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strong governance mindset ensuring structured delivery.
• Ability to translate technical work into clear delivery plans.
• Ownership of delivery predictability and stakeholder alignment.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Project planning and execution governance.
• Risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies.
• Resource forecasting and capacity planning.
• Reporting tools, dashboards, and workflow systems.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Multi-team coordination across QC, R&D, and production.
• Stakeholder management and expectation alignment.
• Driving accountability and execution discipline.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Clear and structured communication.
• Proactive escalation and follow-through.
• High reliability and strong ownership mindset.
Seniority:
10+ years oof experience inclusive of 5–7 years PM experience; 6+ years team‑management experience.
Bachelor’s/Master’s or equivalent; PMP preferred.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of overall professional experience
- 5–7 years of project management experience
- 6+ years of team management experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience
- PMP certification
Ubisoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage in the U.S. includes medical, dental, and vision options with HSA funding to cover the deductible, plus access to One Medical and a mental‑health program. Several studios also provide telemedicine and, in some regions, on‑site clinic services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation, holidays, wellness time, volunteer PTO, and a sabbatical available after five years in the U.S. Canadian studios highlight six weeks of vacation and additional local days tied to occasions or seasonal reduced hours.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced parental leave with salary top‑ups is emphasized in multiple regions, including Canada. In the U.S., a travel‑expense program supports access to reproductive healthcare when services are out of state.
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What We Do
Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.
