Full-Time

Senior Program Manager

Privacy

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
Requirements
  • 8-10 years of Technical Project Management experience with PMP certification preferred
  • A solid understanding in the areas of information technology, privacy and compliance
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills - able to work on complex problems where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
  • Ability to effectively and quickly build relationships and establish trust, respect, and confidence with stakeholders
  • Ability to adapt and be effective in new situations within a highly dynamic environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong emotional intelligence skills
  • Experience using different development methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.)
  • Strong to exceptional Jira skills a plus
Responsibilities
  • Have a clear technical understanding of Privacy & Compliance
  • Create detailed program plans, from project inception/requirements gathering to deployment
  • Develop and manage schedules for projects, ensuring alignment with teams’ parallel priorities
  • Work with senior Tech Services (TS) leads and a cross section of leads to identify key milestone deliverables and timelines
  • Communicate effectively the trade offs and impacts of missed milestones and delays
  • Create and deliver informative, well-organized, and impactful presentations as well as project/program plans, reports, and other artifacts as requested

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for backend support and online multiplayer features to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, which empowers other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with the necessary tools and resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into metaverse experiences with LEGO could attract new player demographics.
  • Focus on user-generated content increases player engagement and retention.
  • Advancements in Unreal Engine technology attract developers seeking cutting-edge tools.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights issues with monetization practices.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could lead to further legal expenses.
  • $275 million fine for privacy violations indicates significant compliance risks.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, for high-fidelity game development.
  • The company supports cross-platform play, enhancing player connectivity across devices.
  • Epic Games collaborates with celebrities, like Lionel Messi, to boost in-game engagement.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

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