Project Manager

Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 20 million games. 

Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are over 30 games available for purchase, an exclusive Exploding Kittens mobile game for Netflix subscribers, a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter, and an Exploding Kittens mobile app available iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch as well as an animated Netflix series titled ‘Exploding Kittens’ currently out now! Check it out and join us in the truly belly-aching laughs.

Are you a master of turning big ideas into reality and thriving in a fast-paced, creative playground? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Project Manager to join our Creative Operations team at Exploding Kittens! 

In this role, you'll be the powerhouse behind the scenes, driving the creation and development of our wildly fun games. Can you lead projects with precision, keep everything on track, and inspire teams to deliver their best work? We need someone who’s not just organized but a natural leader with a flair for making things happen. If you’re ready to bring your A-game and be part of something extraordinary, we can’t wait to meet you!

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Work closely with key stakeholders to gather project scope, communicate throughout product development to align with their vision, and secure their approval to move the product into development
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure stakeholder vision is considered during product development and to keep products within the defined scope, time, and budget
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional communication to align teams, identify roadblocks, and collaboratively problem-solve
• Report and escalate project progress, scope, concerns, and risks to management regularly to keep the project on track
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to accurately reflect the product throughout its lifecycle and remain the definitive source of information
• Become an expert on our Project Management software
• Organize, attend, and participate in cross-functional meetings
• May include agenda management, note taking, and note distribution before, during, and after Creative Operations meetings

WHAT WE NEED:

• 2-3 years project management experience in product (with strict timelines) or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Project Management Tools (Wrike is a plus), Adobe Suite Applications and G-Suite Applications
• Self-starter, managing high volumes of projects per quarter
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Highly organized with an extreme attention to detail 
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skill
• A friendly team player with a productive attitude and passion for overcoming obstacles who can take and give feedback (no egos)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 100% Company paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Flexible spending account options (medical, dependent care, transit)
• 401k with company matching
• Employee Equity Incentive program
• Flexible paid vacation
• Learning & development allowance 
• Monthly wellness benefit + complementary wellness subscriptions

Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume along with a cover letter.

We believe that we become stronger and more competitive as a company by employing people with different backgrounds and experiences and from different cultures. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees regardless of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), race (including protected hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids, and twists), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity, gender expression and/or the fact that an individual is transgender, transitioning, or transitioned), color, ancestry, national origin, possession of a driver’s license, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/trait/condition, marital or familial status, family care or medical leave status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, membership in military reserves, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal “ban the box” and “fair chance” laws.