Technical Program Manager

Description

A CAREER WITH THE MMOG INNOVATOR AND DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER OF LEADING FREE-TO-PLAY ONLINE GAMES.

We are Nexon America Inc., the North American publishing arm of Nexon Group (1994), a pioneer of interactive entertainment software and the world’s leader in massive multiplayer online games which it developed and introduced in 1996.

Nexon America opened for business in Los Angeles in 2005 to bring the best of online entertainment to North American audiences. The company’s growing library of titles includes the world-famous franchise MapleStory, the role playing fantasy life of Mabinogi and the online multiplayer first-person shooter Combat Arms.

Technical Program Manager will be directly involved in overseeing infrastructure planning, design, and development for both HQ and production data communication network and system projects. This person will work closely with internal departments to assess business needs, and from these collect and document functional and technical requirements. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work with a high caliber and motivated IT Infrastructure team in a positive fast-paced environment where your experience, creative thinking, and exceptional skills will be appreciated and rewarded. The Technical Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
• Drive technical cross functional project plans including, but not limited to; gathering and documenting requirements and technical system specifications, creating statements of work (SOW), work breakdown structures (WBS) / project plans, communications plans, maintenance schedules, and budget (earned value) management.
• This person will be responsible for managing high-capacity infrastructure projects to drive a high performance, highly available 24/7 online gaming service infrastructure supporting network L2/L3, storage (including fiber channel), security/firewalls and overall Telecom practices.
• Work with stakeholders to manage and communicate detailed technical project schedules including cross functional deliverables, action items, issues, risks, and quality management of deliverables.
• Acknowledge systems architecture issues, including platform data usage/needs and other infrastructure challenges.
• Ensure that systems and network architecture and technology decisions are consistent with corporate strategies and future expectations.