Job Description
Project Manager – President’s Office
Job Title: Project Manager, President’s Office Department: Office of the President Reports To: Chief of Staff Pay Range: $5,000-$6,800/month Employment Type: Contract (6-month term)
Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Hybrid/Remote
About the Role
The Project Manager for the President’s Office serves as the operational backbone for a portfolio of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives led by the President’s team. This role ensures that projects move forward with clarity, accountability, and momentum — managing day-to-day tasks, tracking deliverables, coordinating with internal departments, and liaising with external vendors. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and brings structured process thinking to initiatives that span the entire organization.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage day-to-day project tasks and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives owned by the President’s Office.
Submit, track, and follow up on Jira tickets; ensure issues are assigned, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner.
Manage budgeting requests, including preparing, submitting, and tracking budget documentation in coordination with Finance and relevant stakeholders.
Initiate, coordinate, and follow through on vendor agreements, SOWs, and renewals in collaboration with Legal and Procurement teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with external vendors, ensuring accountability, clear communication, and on-time delivery.
Act as a cross-departmental connector, facilitating alignment and communication across multiple Xsolla teams involved in President’s Office projects.
Maintain up-to-date project documentation in Confluence, including project plans, status reports, meeting notes, and decision logs.
Proactively identify risks, blockers, and dependencies; escalate issues as needed and recommend solutions.
Prepare and distribute regular project status updates for leadership and stakeholders.
Support the development and continuous improvement of project management processes, templates, and standards for the President’s Office.
Scope of Authority
This role operates across multiple functional areas, coordinating workflow and driving execution with a high degree of autonomy. The Project Manager escalates strategic decisions to the President’s Office leadership while owning operational execution independently.
Success Metrics
On-time delivery rate of key project milestones and deliverables
Jira ticket resolution and follow-up cycle time
Stakeholder satisfaction with communication and project transparency
Vendor agreement turnaround time
Reduction in escalations due to missed deadlines or miscommunication
Documentation coverage and accuracy in Confluence
Requirements
Experience:
5+ years of experience in project management or program management
2+ years of experience in the gaming industry
Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating contracts or agreements
Experience with budgeting processes and financial request workflows
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Jira (ticket management, workflows, reporting)
Proficiency in Confluence (documentation, project tracking, knowledge management)
Familiarity with AI tools and willingness to leverage them for productivity and efficiency
Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar, Meet)
Proficiency with Salesforce integrations
Familiarity with Discord
Experience with GitHub (navigating repositories, creating or tracking issues)
Familiarity with Scrapy (or other data extraction tools)
Soft Skills:
Proactive communicator — anticipates needs, provides updates without being asked, and follows up consistently
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across departments and with external partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with neo4j (graph database querying or data visualization)
Experience with Figma (reviewing designs, managing design workflows)
Familiarity with Python(programming languages and syntax)
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
Experience supporting C-suite or executive-level teams
Fluency in Russian
About Xsolla
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the Digital Media Specialist position, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:
Criminal history check
Employment verification
Education verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
Accessing confidential company data and marketing materials
Managing company social media accounts and brand reputation
Handling proprietary content and intellectual property
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected].
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Department: Office of the President Employment Type: Contract (6-Month Term) Last Updated: March 2026
$5,000 - $6,800 a month
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