Project Manager (Gear)
Dongguan
Product – Gear /
Full-time, Permanent /
As a Project Manager for Fnatic’s Gear product line, you’ll facilitate smooth development of innovative esports gaming peripherals from concept through mass production. You’ll work closely in-country with our Dongguan-based Sourcing Manager, and play a pivotal role in ensuring project milestones and deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
Your mission is to:
- Collaborate with our Product Lead to define, scope and prioritise new Gear projects
- Create and manage multiple projects, including schedules (internal and ODM/OEM), and specification
- Maintain the schedule or timeline of project KPIs, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Act as a coordinator between internal and external parties, ensuring all contributors deliver to targeted timeframes
- Ensure expectations, dependencies, development process, and progress is communicated to relevant stakeholders
- Proactively manage risk, identifying mitigation options and and escalating concerns when required to minimise project delay or cost increase
- Ensure that deliverables meet objectives defined in the project documentation
- Collaborate with our Sourcing Manager to identify and manage component's end of life, second source needs, or potential cost reduction
- Attend factory on-site reviews when needed
- Regularly review project management processes and tools to enhance efficiency
- Attend conferences and training as required to maintain best-practice
We're looking for:
- Extensive project management experience of consumer products with mechanical/electrical/software/firmware elements
- Excellent written and verbal communication in both English and Mandarin Chinese
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or similar
- Previous working relationships with ODM/OEM parties in a product development/R&D scope
- Good understanding of BOM (Bills of Material) and project management methodologies/standards
- Strong organisation, with ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects
- High level of attention to detail, coupled with a analytical mindset
- A power-user of Google and Microsoft work applications
- Ability to travel abroad frequently to support projects and productions when required
- Understanding of gaming accessory products desirable
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: #AlwaysFnatic
At Fnatic, we believe that a diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. We strive to recruit and nurture an inclusive workforce who feel empowered every day to forge the future as part of the Black and Orange family.
We know that applying for jobs can be daunting - but be assured that at Fnatic:
- Who you are, and how you identify has no impact on our selection process
- We understand no candidate will tick 100% of what our job descriptions are seeking, so if you’re missing a point here or there, we still want to hear from you
- We're happy to consider reasonable adjustments where needed to fully participate in Fnatic’s recruitment experience - just let us know.
About us
Fnatic is a global esports performance brand headquartered in London, laser-focused on seeking out, levelling up and amplifying gamers and creators. Our history is unparalleled. Founded in 2004, we are the most successful esports brand of the last decade, winning more than 200 championships across 30 different games.
Today, driven by our ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. We deliver industry-leading content, experiences and activations globally with bases in Berlin, Belgrade, Tokyo among others. Our pros and creators generate hundreds of millions of watch hours, showcasing our global partners to an audience of millions of fans across our social platforms.
Forging the future is in our DNA. We pioneered the intersection of street culture and esports with merch collaborations, and continue to lead the industry with the quality of our pro wear and fan apparel. After launching in 2016, our award-winning esports equipment (comprising mice, keyboards, headsets and pads) has sold to hundreds of thousands of gaming enthusiasts who want to play better.
Gaming is the place where music, fashion, sport and technology come together, and Fnatic is leading the charge.
