Project Specialist (Bilingual Requirement)

About us

ZAM Network is a multi-faceted company comprised of a full-service creative agency (ZAM) and a dedicated media division (Fanbyte). ZAM specializes in building engaged gaming communities and comprehensive solutions through its three core pillars of marketing, creative services and user research. Fanbyte operates one of the largest multiplayer-focused gaming networks in the world consisting of the #1 communities for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and others.

Job description

We are looking for a bilingual (CHINESE / ENGLISH) Project Specialist to support ZAM's agency business to support various projects and communications of our global clients. The ideal candidate will be a passionate gamer that demonstrates exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail. As our Project Specialist, you'll be supporting cross-team communication and collaboration to ensure the needs of our clients are met in an efficient and effective manner. You'll be expected to support and track multiple projects from various teams, communicate with stakeholders and produce actionable reports.

Salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to California. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO or, if applicable. This position is bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and clients' needs, assisting proposals and plans for effective execution of marketing projects.
• Work closely with marketing and creative teams to understand projects, responsibilities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Communicate with all involved in each project to ensure progress, flag issues, and provide updates to all necessary stakeholders or clients.
• Integrate and synthesize information from multiple sources for efficient stakeholder communication
• Display attention to detail in executing and reviewing projects to ensure the highest quality deliverables in the allotted timeframe
• Drive standardization of delivery and activities to provide efficiency; help create more process around project management overall across the business.
• Track assignments, monitor deadlines and facilitate project planning meetings.

Qualifications

• What you bring to the team:
• Fluent in Chinese/Mandarin is a must.
• BA or BS from an accredited university.
• Being able to recognize the business impact and make decisions accordingly.
• Have experience working with Chinese game developers is a plus.
• 2-3 years of project management experience.
• High attention to detail, process-oriented, fast learner, self-starter.
• Positive attitude and great communication skills Project governance, e.g. organizational and process aspects.
• Complex schedule analytics, e.g. critical path, schedule compression/time-cost trade-off, change impacts.
• Performance metrics and project reporting.
• Project technology, e.g. project and portfolio management, applications to quantify cause and effect of delays.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Google Documents.
• Only local candidates would be considered. No relocation is offered for this position.

We offer great perks:

• Annual incentive opportunities.
• Company sponsored lunches and fully stocked snack bar.
• Comprehensive benefit package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums for you and your family!
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions
• We work hard and play hard – generous annual PTOs and paid holidays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business.