How much experience is required?

5–8 years of relevant experience for this Project Manager role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cross-functional Collaboration, Program Management, Project Management.

What seniority level is this role?

thatgamecompany targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Project Manager role at thatgamecompany.

Project Manager at thatgamecompany

Joblaze summary

The Senior Program Manager at thatgamecompany plays a crucial role in overseeing the operational framework for the company's China business, focusing on both strategic initiatives and day-to-day project management. This position requires a blend of program management skills, bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin, and a strong ability to navigate complex, cross-functional projects. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of relevant experience, particularly in gaming or tech, and should be comfortable working in an ambiguous environment where they can shape processes as they go. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and the development of systems that enhance operational efficiency.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from thatgamecompany's career page.
thatgamecompany has 39 other open roles including Staff Systems Software Engineer, Game Engine Engineer , UI Technical Designer.
171 active Project Management roles on Joblaze right now.
32 active Program Management roles on Joblaze right now.
3 active Cross-functional Collaboration roles on Joblaze right now.
Typical Project Management salary we track runs $100,000–$167,650 (median $140,000, across 73 roles).

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: 5–8 years of relevant experience for this Project Manager role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cross-functional Collaboration, Program Management, Project Management.
What seniority level is this role?: thatgamecompany targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Project Manager role at thatgamecompany.

From the original posting

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