HEY YOU!

You're passionate about gaming & esports? Looking for a versatile role that combines project and stakeholder management while offering the opportunity to work with industry-leading partners & clients worldwide? Then you're exactly right for us as a Project Manager (m/f/d) Gaming & Esports!  

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Manage (international) projects - you are the first point of contact for our clients. You organize and structure our projects with your expertise and ensure that all information flows and the budget framework is met. 
• Act as an operational all-rounder - You are close to the customer, define priorities and develop strategies in cooperation with your team leader to optimize cooperation and adapt to new circumstances. At the same time, you enjoy jumping into projects on an operational level  
• Monitor & ensure quality - You know our quality standards and ensure that our clients can feel them in our projects. Internally, you report your steps and successes to your supervisor. 
• Use your organizational talent - you keep a cool head when deadlines are approaching and can manage processes in a goal-oriented manner  
• Incorporate your own innovative ideas - you find it easy to analyze and evaluate products, customers and campaigns and contribute your own ideas 

TO SUCCEED YOU NEED

• At least 3-4 years of experience in project/stakeholder management, preferably experience in managing international projects 
• You are able to work internationally with different colleagues and clients 
• You understand Korean business culture, but are also able to work within a western cultural setting as your colleagues are mostly located in Germany 
• You have proven experience in using project management tools and very good communication skills  
• You have a strong knowledge of the esports industry, especially concerning League of Legends 
• You are a teamplayer, who enjoys collaborating with different teams and customers on different levels 
• You are fluent in Korean and English 
• You live in the Seoul catchment area 
• You already have some experience of working in different time zones 

EVEN BETTER IF

• You are familiar with the relevant publishers in the esports/gaming industry and have preferably already worked with them  
• You have a broad network in the market already  
• You are familiar with influencer activations 
• You already have experience in the agency sector 
• Last but not least: You have a passion for gaming!  

YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH

• A great company culture where you will feel completely at home - we promise! 
• We celebrate all seasons together at Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Festivals. 
• Free tickets and box seats to a wide variety of events through our clients. 
• Additionally, we have regular game nights, Virtual Coffees, and much more :)

AND NOW?

Does that sound exciting to you? Then let's go, we look forward to receiving your application! 

About us

build a rocket is a consulting agency that specializes in the implementation, planning and conception of projects, strategies and campaigns in the Esports segment.

We support our clients and partners in the realization of creative solutions that are always authentic and effective at the same time.

The company was founded in 2016 by Alexander Albrecht and Tobias Heim. Our team operates from an office in the heart of Cologne's Ehrenfeld district. We have been part of the Sportfive family since 2021.