Sr Manager, Content Management, VR (Remote)

March 20

Axon

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Protect Life. Obsolete the bullet. Global tech company dedicated to capturing truth with connected cameras & devices.

Electronics Manufacturing • Technology • Software Development • R&D • New Product Marketing

1001 - 5000

Description

• Manage and grow a team of 5-10 people including VR Content Program Managers, Instructional Designers, Scriptwriters and Narrative Writers. • Own all facets of end-to-end VR content project management, working with internal development teams and external developer partners, including traveling to film production shoots and other events. • Oversee planning, development and production of VR content and ensure project milestones and deliverables are executed within scope, budget, & schedule while maintaining high quality. • Partner with Product Management, Creative, Art, and Engineering to ensure that the content your team plans and develops is supported by the VR platform. • Build strong relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and advisors who will provide the context and expertise for the content your team delivers. • Gather and provide design and development feedback to developers and content partners. • Create, maintain, and drive project schedules, milestones, benchmarks, and release plans to successful launch across multiple simultaneous initiatives - including 360 video, In-Engine VR content, and Web Based Trainings. • Oversee developer relations, including selection process and negotiations with outsourcing partners, while driving the contracts process. • Lead regular planning and review sessions with key stakeholders, providing clear expectations and accountability while anticipating and mitigating risks ahead of time. • Responsibility for supporting QA and Localization efforts for content, adherence to platform specifications and requirements, and ongoing product support including software updates.

Requirements

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience managing content development in VR, e-learning, and/or video game production in a corporate environment. • Direct people management experience leading cross discipline teams of 5 or more people. • PMP, PMI-ACP or equivalent Project Management credentialing. • Experience leading remote production teams, including strong expertise directing external developer and vendor studios. • Expert level project management capability across multiple simultaneous initiatives with track record guiding, driving, and influencing teams to launch high quality productions on-time and within budget. • Strong background in vendor management, budgeting, executive reporting, and horizontal collaboration with marketing, legal, SMEs, and others • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders, including executive leaders. • Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects and developer engagements. • Experience launching multiple VR products and producing enterprise VR content. • Passion for Immersive Technologies, and all things XR/VR/AR.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities