Product Project Manager

About 100 Thieves

100 Thieves ("Hundred Thieves") is the premier lifestyle brand and gaming organization. Based in Los Angeles, the company was founded in 2017 by former Call of Duty World Champion and YouTube sensation Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag. 100 Thieves has leading esports teams competing in League of Legends, Call of Duty, and VALORANT. The brand is recognized globally for its streetwear-inspired apparel, known for rapidly selling out new drops. In 2020 the company opened its brand-new headquarters, the 100 Thieves Compound, which is a 15,000 sq ft esports facility, and acquired a CDL franchise, LA Thieves. 100 Thieves produces top gaming podcasts and massively popular YouTube content, created by its world-class gaming talent including CouRageJD, Valkyrae, BrookeAB, Fuslie, and more.

About Higround

Higround, co-founded by Rustin Sotoodeh and Kha Lu, is a premium gaming hardware brand. We see gaming peripherals as a form of expression. Since our debut in 2020, we've partnered with top brands like Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, and Brain Dead. Our exclusive drops sell out in minutes, and our global inline business is growing rapidly. Join us in our mission to elevate gaming culture and be part of an innovative and dynamic team.

Higround is looking for a Product Project Manager with a background in hardware development and consumer electronics. This role will manage the entire project lifecycle from initial conception through launch. A successful candidate will need to be highly detailed and organized, great on communication across various groups, and the ability to drive multiple project timelines and tasks while meeting all development requirements. If you are independently motivated, looking to excel in a fast-paced environment, and be part of the gaming culture trend, then this job is for you! Must be a tactical execution expert and a team player, with a friendly can-do attitude.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in project management or product development, including experience developing gaming headsets, keyboards, and other PC peripherals
• Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field (Audio and/or Electrical Engineering experience a plus)
• Proficient in project management tools and related applications (ie. Asana, Microsoft Project, Gantt Chart Builders)
• Experience in development of stage gate process and NPI flow
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrate full accountability for project deliverables
• Ability to propose solutions and options in scenarios of challenges and obstacles
• Ability to take initiatives and drive for results
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with ever present changes
• Ability to work in US and Asia time-zones
  
  

Responsibilities

• Build and manage multiple project timelines and deadlines
• Manage overall project scope including launch quantity, budget, product requirements, and tracking sample approvals from engineering build to mass production
• Serve as main point of contact for Product Managers, Designers, engineering, business, finance teams to establish project plan and issues that may arise
• Work with 3rd party vendors and partners on collecting project requirements and proposing project plan
• Coordinate and track product and packaging sample revisions
• Create and maintain reports and presentations on a regular basis focused on project schedule and budgets, utilizing data visualization
• Engage actively with individuals and cross-functional teams to ensure that project tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Assist on other operational tasks including Product SKU management, logistic planning, and other operational compliance requirements that may arise
• Implement process improvements to streamline development
  
  

Our targeted compensation rate for this full-time position based in Culver City, California is between $125,000 and $150,000, depending on experience, expertise, internal equity within the organization, and alignment with market data.

Do you believe your skills are exceptional and warrant higher compensation? Apply anyway! If we agree, we're willing to negotiate. In addition to compensation, below you'll find a few of our perks:

• Unlimited PTO and two seasonal PAID breaks!
• Company-sponsored Health, Dental, Vision plan options for employees on select plans*
• FREE Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care
• 14-20 weeks of fully paid Parental Leave without a wait period!
• Annual apparel stipend with 40% off
• 401K that you can contribute to on day 1 of employment
• Support for professional development as well as several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
  
  

Lastly, an inclusive, diverse, fun, and engaging culture where you will grow both personally and professionally!

Why You'll Love 100 Thieves

• You will play a key role in defining the future of 100 Thieves and will be depended upon to ensure the success of the company
• You will have an opportunity to work every day with a team of smart, hungry, and humble gamers & entrepreneurs
• You will be a key leader in helping us reach our goal of being recognized as the lifestyle brand that took competitive gaming mainstream
  
  

100 Thieves is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.