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Project Manager

thatgamecompany

Shanghai, ChinaFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Shanghai, China
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

thatgamecompany is hiring a Project Manager. The Senior Program Manager will serve as the operational backbone of TGC's China business, sitting at the intersection of strategy and execution. This role involves driving cross-functional programs, building operational systems, and enabling the leadership team to move faster on key initiatives. The manager will work across business units, managing recurring operational rhythms and high-impact special projects.

Key focus areas include Lead and coordinate special cross-functional collaboration projects, Drive cross-team projects involving multiple business units and external partners, and Own project timelines, stakeholder alignment, risk tracking, and delivery.

Successful candidates bring 5-8 Years Program Management Experience, 5-8 Years Strategy Consulting Experience, and 5-8 Years Business Operations Experience. Important skills include Cross-Functional Program Management, Operational Systems Building, Collaboration, Project Timelines Management, Stakeholder Alignment, and Risk Tracking. Preferred (not required): Cross-Cultural Environment Experience, Corporate Governance Familiarity, Compliance Workflows, and Feishu/Lark.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cross-Functional Program ManagementOperational Systems BuildingCollaborationProject Timelines ManagementStakeholder AlignmentRisk TrackingDelivery ManagementStrategic Intent TranslationProgram Infrastructure BuildingProcess DesignProject Tracking SystemsSOPs DevelopmentDecision LogsKnowledge ManagementCross-Functional Workflow DesignOperational Data ConsolidationInsights SurfacingBriefing Materials PreparationStatus Reports PreparationStrategic Documents PreparationExecution Health TrackingRisk FlaggingSolution ProposingInformation HubEnglish FluencyChinese Mandarin FluencyCross-Functional Project DrivingSystems ThinkingExceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationComfort With AmbiguityCross-Cultural Environment ExperienceCorporate Governance FamiliarityCompliance WorkflowsFeishu/LarkNotionAsanaGaming BackgroundInteractive Entertainment BackgroundC-Level Support ExperienceVP-Level Leadership Support Experience

Qualifications

5-8 Years Program Management Experience5-8 Years Strategy Consulting Experience5-8 Years Business Operations Experience

Full job description

About the Role We're looking for a Senior Program Manager to serve as the operational backbone of TGC's China business. This is not a conventional PM role — you'll sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving cross-functional programs, building operational systems, and enabling the leadership team to move faster on what matters.

You'll work cross-functionally and across business units, managing both recurring operational rhythms and high-impact special projects. If you thrive in ambiguity, love building systems from scratch, and get energy from making complex things run smoothly.

What You'll Do Cross-Functional Program Management (~40%)

  • Lead and coordinate special cross-functional collaboration projects

  • Drive cross-team projects involving multiple business units and external partners

  • Own project timelines, stakeholder alignment, risk tracking, and delivery

  • Translate strategic intent into actionable workstreams with clear owners and milestones

Program Infrastructure & Process Design (~35%)

  • Run and continuously improve the weekly cross-functional alignment session — agenda, facilitation, documentation, and follow-through

  • Build and maintain program management infrastructure: project tracking systems, SOPs, decision logs, knowledge bases

  • Design and document cross-functional workflows to improve collaboration efficiency across teams

  • Support strategic initiatives by coordinating across internal and external stakeholders as needed

Strategic Support & Analysis (~25%)

  • Consolidate operational data to surface insights for leadership decision-making

  • Prepare briefing materials, status reports, and strategic documents for cross-team alignment

  • Track and analyze the execution health of China programs — flag risks early, propose solutions

  • Serve as an information hub: ensure the right people have the right context at the right time

What We're Looking For Must Have

  • 5–8 years of experience in program management, project management, strategy consulting, or business operations — ideally in gaming, tech, entertainment, or creative industries

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) — daily work involves both languages across global and local teams

  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional projects involving multiple teams with competing priorities

  • Systems thinker — you don't just manage tasks, you build frameworks that make the next 100 tasks easier

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication — you can write a crisp executive summary and facilitate a room of senior stakeholders

  • Comfortable with ambiguity — this role is being built from the ground up; you'll define it as much as execute it

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment (e.g., US-China, global teams with HQ outside China)

  • Familiarity with corporate governance or compliance workflows in multi-unit organizations

  • Experience with project management tools (Feishu/Lark, Notion, Asana, or similar)

  • Background in gaming or interactive entertainment

  • Experience supporting C-level or VP-level leadership

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