Project Manager

Andersen is hiring a Project Manager. The project focuses on modernizing a legacy web application (player portal) by migrating to a modern architecture, improving backend, UI, and API, and reducing technical debt.

The customer is a global leader in interactive entertainment, specializing in the creation and distribution of digital gaming experiences across multiple platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. The company is known for its focus on innovation, player engagement, and the use of cutting-edge technologies to support live services and multiplayer experiences. It fosters a creative and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and growth.

The project is focused on modernizing a legacy web application (a player portal). The goal is to gradually migrate the system to a modern architecture by moving business logic to the backend, rewriting the UI and API, and reducing technical debt, all while maintaining product continuity and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Owning and maintaining the end-to-end delivery roadmap for the modernization program.
• Breaking down high-level modernization initiatives into actionable, prioritized milestones.
• Tracking progress across multiple streams and ensuring predictable execution during incremental releases.
• Coordinating daily work across Backend (.NET), Frontend (React), QA, UI/UX, and Architecture teams.
• Facilitating alignment between engineering groups working simultaneously on legacy and modernized components.
• Driving clarity around scope, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and technical constraints.
• Identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks related to modernization, legacy dependencies, and cross-layer integrations.
• Ensuring consistent visibility of timelines, blockers, and delivery commitments.
• Serving as the primary communication bridge between engineering teams and client stakeholders.
• Conducting regular steering meetings, status reporting, and expectation management.

Must-haves:

• Experience as a Project Management in software development for 4+ years.
• Proven experience managing modernization, migration, or large-scale refactoring programs.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum frameworks, and multi-team coordination.
• Experience working with distributed engineering teams across time zones.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and escalation handling skills.
• Ability to manage onsite visits, workshops, and alignment sessions with the client.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above.

Nice to Have:

• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise platforms (ASP.NET, SQL Server, monolith-to-services).
• Technical understanding of web architectures (React, .NET Core, REST APIs).
• Background in software delivery within gaming, enterprise or high-scale digital environments.
• Experience setting up delivery reporting frameworks and KPIs for long-term programs.

Reasons why this job would be interesting to you:

• Andersen cooperates with such companies as Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas, Allianz, Ryanair, TUI, Verivox, Media Markt, etc..
• For the past four years, our company has been growing annually by 60–100%, and we constantly involve top-notch specialists in our team.
• Andersen has mentoring and adaptation systems for new employees, and transparent performance review and assessment systems will allow you to determine your development path and plan your growth.
• The most important thing that we value in our employees is a commitment to continuous learning. The company supports them in this and gives them access to the best educational platforms, seminars, and practices. In addition, for over 18 years, Andersen has assembled a huge knowledge base and established a robust resource management institution.
• We have been strengthening our expertise since 2007. During this time, we have formed excellent teams with streamlined processes, where you can learn something new from your colleagues every day and enjoy your work.
• We are a cool young team of like-minded people communicating informally.
• You'll have a stable and competitive salary and an extensive benefits package.
• At Andersen, we have many different ways to grow. You can improve as a specialist or a manager, and all your activities will be decently rewarded.

Join us!