Project Manager (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
The main function of this role will be providing Project Management, including organizational work and communication work, for the Stream Your Own Games (SYOG) Content Pipeline for the Xbox Organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain and Update the SYOG Pipeline Database
- Prioritized list of new SYOG titles/partners from existing Xbox catalog per FTE guidance.
- Prioritized list of new SYOG titles/partners for upcoming Xbox releases per FTE guidance.
- Game Pass Exit tracking (XGPU -> SYOG).
- Status for all upcoming entries (Contractual, Technical, and Partner Coordination Readiness).
- Maintain and Update SYOG V-Team coordination tools (Microsoft Team, SharePoint, Files, etc).
- Schedule, distribute agenda, and coordinate weekly Lapland/SYOG Status meeting (Agenda, Stakeholders, Time Management).
- Coordinate SYOG Readiness “Reach-out” to Partners through Account Teams (~45 days before SYOG entrance).
- Communicate SYOG Program “Status” in a monthly newsletter (independently or within other status reports).
- Build FAQ and provide org-wide “landing zone” for internal questions on “What is SYOG”, “How does SYOG work”, “When is XYZ game going to be in SYOG” to Account Teams, Internal Stakeholders, and V-Team Members.
- Support FTEs on External inquiries on SYOG sent to press or marketing teams.
- Support FTEs on SYOG Xbox.com news posts as required by marketing teams.
- Coordinate OneGaming CRM integration with SYOG Pipeline Excel file.
Requirements
- 2-4 years experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
- Prior Microsoft experience preferred.
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in working independently and manage one’s time.
- Proficient in of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Proficient in computer software, such as MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.
Additional Details
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 3 Months
- Pay Range: $38 - 43.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
