Technical Project Manager
Skills
About the role
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager based in LATAM to operate at the intersection of C++ engine development and large-scale game production.
This role serves as the central coordination point between internal engine teams and external vendor partners, ensuring alignment on technical requirements, build standards, and delivery milestones across distributed environments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding of C++ and Unreal Engine pipelines with the ability to drive execution in complex, multi-studio setups. You will facilitate communication, remove technical blockers, and ensure smooth integration of vendor deliverables into the core development pipeline.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact between internal engine teams and external vendor C++ teams
Ensure alignment on coding standards, integration practices, and technical expectations across all contributing groups
Coordinate with infrastructure and pipeline stakeholders to establish clear, scalable workflows for vendor contributions
Maintain documentation and visibility of technical processes, workflows, and dependencies
Identify cross-team dependencies and actively drive the resolution of blockers affecting delivery
Ensure required builds, tools, and infrastructure updates are made available to vendors in a timely manner
Monitor the progress of engine development activities and vendor deliverables against agreed plans
Confirm that milestones are achieved while safeguarding build stability and integration quality
Refine how vendor code and assets are received, validated, and integrated into the main pipeline
Contribute to reducing technical debt and enforcing project standards across the development lifecycle
Provide clear visibility into build health, delivery status, and risk factors across the program
Communicate progress and issues to stakeholders in a concise and well-structured manner
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree, or an equivalent qualification
At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience
Minimum of 2 years in Lead, Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator roles
At least 1 year of experience leading a team of no fewer than 5 employees
Participation in a minimum of 2 full-cycle projects, or involvement across several projects covering different phases of the development lifecycle
Strong understanding of the C++ development lifecycle, build systems, and binary-based workflows
Familiarity with Unreal Engine project structures and large-scale production pipelines
Awareness of common build and integration challenges, such as build failures, sync conflicts, and asset dependencies
Proven experience applying Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban within game or software production environments
Strong track record of managing distributed, multi-vendor environments and coordinating cross-team dependencies
Ability to proactively identify risks and prevent technical bottlenecks before they impact delivery
Skill in translating technical constraints into clear, actionable tasks for engineering teams and vendors
Experience aligning stakeholders across different time zones and production setups
Professional proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher, with the ability to clearly and effectively explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
Nice to have
Previous hands-on experience as a C++ developer or as a build or DevOps engineer
Familiarity with Perforce for version control, along with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation
Experience contributing to AAA console development for platforms such as PS5 and Xbox
Understanding of CI/CD practices and build pipeline automation
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
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