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Ubisoft

Automation Project Manager

Ubisoft Pune, Maharashtra, India

Computer Games · 10,001+ employees

Oct 30
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

The Automation Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, tracking, and delivery coordination of automation initiatives across various projects. They ensure predictable delivery and manage dependencies between FQC, R&D, and production teams without directly managing technical decisions.

What they look for

Project Management Risk Management Dependency Management Stakeholder Management Resource Forecasting Capacity Planning Governance Process Improvement Reporting Workflow Systems Strategic Planning Team Coordination Execution Discipline Automation Enablement Data Analysis

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience, including 5-7 years in project management and 6+ years in team management. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required, with a PMP certification preferred.

Full description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

 

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.

Qualifications

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.

  • Contract: Permanent
  • Work flexibility: Office-based

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