Project Manager

Salary Competitive

BACKGROUND

BLAST is a global esports media network delivering world-class entertainment experiences. This began in Counter-Strike, BLAST owns and operates BLAST Premier, expanding to a variety of popular games through a new major, rapidly growing part of the business, Development, where BLAST expands its offering into multiple games and IPs (case studies below).


THE ROLE

We are looking for a fantastic project manager, in Copenhagen or London, to help ensure the success of BLAST’s continued growth. BLAST is working on an exciting, new major project with Epic Games, creating and delivering the FNCS competition.  Having already completed Season 1, this individual will manage the project processes, deadline management, budget tracking, and internal/external communications for the following Seasons and upon completion of FNCS will continue with future similar projects. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the overall project tracker, so individuals and departments can easily see their deadlines and contribution to the overall project 

  • Support individuals and departments in their workflows to make things efficient and smooth

  • Think strategically about the goals and purpose of the project to make decisions, and support others in making decisions, to best reach that goal

  • Manage the project, track progress, risk, and gaps as well as develop the project plan in Smartsheet

  • Track overall budget and work with all internal stakeholders ensuring efficient budget management is applied throughout the entire project.

  • Set up relevant internal and external calls with agendas, minutes, and action items 

  • Be proactive and solution-focused - Identifying risks and gaps and mitigating with clear actions and ownership. The right candidate will be very hands-on and an active part of the delivery team. Bring positive energy and attitude toward the tasks and feel part of the incredible end result of FNCS across live show, content, graphics, etc.

  • Make suggestions and contributions to overall project processes and suggestions on improvements.

  • Passion for high standards in processes and the end result, preferably with enthusiasm and interest in gaming and esports.


EXPERIENCE:

  • 3+ years of project management across complex projects with some form of live/production output

  • Project management of significant esports productions is preferred but not essential


PROFILE & DETAILS

  • A collaborative individual who can work productively with colleagues across departments (product, operations, content, broadcast, etc.)

  • Highly organized and structured and applying this approach towards own deliverables as well as the project. 

  • Based in either of BLAST’s London or Copenhagen offices.

  • Reporting to the Head of Projects


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Unique opportunity to join the development of a global esports company and be part of a fast-moving organization that already has made a substantial footprint in the world of esports.

  • An energetic, fun, and social work environment with fantastic colleagues.

  • An informal workplace with a high degree of flexibility and freedom with responsibility.


To apply please send your CV and short cover letter combined in one document.


BLAST Development - Case studies:

2020:

  • BLAST Bounty Hunt – (dota2)

  • BLAST Valorant Twitch Invitational

  • Spike Nations by Twitch (Valorant)

  • European First Strike (Valorant)

:2021

  • FNCS All-Star Showdown (Fortnite)

  • FNCSGrand Royale (Fortnite)

  • Red Bull Flick (CSGO)

  • BLAST Titans (Apex Legends) 

2022

  • FNCS (year-round)

  • ePL (FIFA)

For more information or questions please contact us at trine@blast.tv

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Pension plan
Pension plan

We take care of you, even when you are old and wrinkly.

Maternity / paternity leave
Maternity / paternity leave

Kids are the future, go spend time with them.

Work life balance
Work life balance

Carve out time for your kids, friends and personal cider projects.

Central office
Central office

Your local office is your anchor point, thus, we placed it centrally at your convenience.

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Working at
BLAST

We are BLAST – the global esports media network delivering world class entertainment experiences. Whether it be intimate broadcast studio shows, arena events, digital platforms or top-class multi-platform content, we create the most exciting, exhilarating and euphoric moments in esports. This includes BLAST Premier; a worldwide Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament where the best teams and brightest stars fight it out for a $4.25m total prize pool. Broadcast around the world in 100 territories to over 150m households. With BLAST we want to amplify the best elements of esports – excitement, competition and community. Creating exhilarating events, unmissable content and fan first experiences.

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