Project Manager (Gamedev)

About Helio Games

Helio Games is a mobile RPG developer headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. Founded in 2017 by Sergey Orlovskiy, our studio focuses on high-quality survival RPGs. To date, we have successfully launched three major titles across diverse settings: Westland Survival, Mutiny: Pirate Survival, and Amikin Village. We pride ourselves on a culture of transparency, professional growth, and direct impact on the games we create.

What you will be doing

• Planning and organizing development within a cross-functional team of 20+ people, ensuring the smooth execution of the product roadmap for our mid-core survival RPGs.

• Translating feature concepts into actionable plans, managing sprints, and facilitating key Scrum ceremonies to keep the team aligned on priorities.

• Partnering with the Product Owner to balance feature development with LiveOps stability, ensuring that business goals translate into technical tasks.

• Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing production workflows. You will be responsible for the "health" of our Jira/Confluence environment, using automation and AI-powered tools to enhance productivity.

• Maintaining clear communication channels between production, art, and other departments, ensuring all stakeholders are synchronized on progress and risks.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the gaming industry.

• Native or C1-level Russian is required for effective internal communication.

• Hands-on experience with AI tools to optimize workflows and team performance.

• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams of 20 or more professionals.

• In-depth knowledge of Jira, Miro, and Confluence, with the ability to design efficient tracking systems.

• Willingness to work from our office in Limassol, Cyprus (or work remotely with a view to future relocation).

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience working on indie projects will be considered a significant plus (we value the flexibility and "hands-on" mindset of indie developers).

• Hands-on experience or familiarity with the Unity engine.

• A strong understanding of product and business metrics to evaluate development cycles.

What we offer

• A performance-based bonus system directly tied to project profits. When the game wins, the team wins.

• A team of top-tier professionals where we maintain open communication and full access to all business metrics and KPIs within the company.

• A key role where your management directly influences the success of titles like Westland Survival and Amikin Village.

• Comprehensive support for your move to Limassol, Cyprus, for you and your family.