Engineering Project Manager (Creative Technology & Product Delivery) - Volunteer Leadership Role

Engineering Project Manager (Creative Technology & Product Delivery)

The Donovan’s Venom

Remote | Creative Technology | Volunteer Management Role

We’re Building — And It Needs to Ship

The Donovan’s Venom is growing.

Games.

Platforms.

Experiences.

But without execution—

nothing reaches the user.

We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of technical projects across our creative and technology teams.

Because ideas don’t create impact.

Execution does.

The Role

This role is responsible for driving the delivery of engineering and product initiatives across the organization.

You will manage timelines, coordinate developers and creatives, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, effectively, and at quality.

You are not just tracking tasks.

You are ensuring products get built and delivered.

This role operates at the intersection of engineering, product, and creative teams, ensuring alignment and execution across all phases of development.

What You’ll Own

Project Planning & Delivery

• • Plan and manage engineering projects from concept to launch
  • Define:
  • Timelines
  • Milestones
  • Deliverables
  • Ensure projects stay on track and meet deadlines

Engineering & Cross-Functional Coordination

• • Coordinate across:
  • Developers
  • Designers
  • Product teams
  • Ensure alignment between:
  • Technical execution
  • Product requirements
  • Creative vision

Workflow & Process Management

• • Establish and manage development workflows:
  • Sprint planning
  • Stand-ups
  • Reviews and retrospectives
  • Improve team efficiency and delivery

Task & Resource Management

• • Assign and track work across engineering initiatives
  • Balance priorities and workloads
  • Ensure clarity and accountability

Product Delivery Alignment

• • Ensure development aligns with:
  • Product goals
  • User needs
  • Organizational priorities
  • Support successful product launches

Risk & Issue Management

• • Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies
  • Proactively resolve issues
  • Escalate when necessary

Stakeholder Communication

• • Provide updates on:
  • Progress
  • Risks
  • Timelines
  • Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Quality & Delivery Standards

• • Ensure deliverables meet quality expectations
  • Support testing, iteration, and refinement
  • Maintain delivery consistency

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• • Maintain:
  • Project documentation
  • Technical requirements
  • Decisions and workflows
  • Ensure transparency and accessibility

Continuous Improvement

• • Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes
  • Introduce tools, workflows, and practices to scale operations

Who This Is For

This role is for someone who:

• • Thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments
  • Understands both engineering and project management
  • Is highly organized and execution-focused
  • Can manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Is focused on delivery, accountability, and outcomes

Qualifications

Required

• • 3–5 years of experience in:
  • Project management
  • Engineering coordination
  • Product delivery
  • Experience working with:
  • Developers and technical teams
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Development workflows (Agile, sprints, etc.)

Preferred

• • Experience in game development, digital products, or platform environments
  • Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
  • Experience in remote teams
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana)

Commitment

• • 10–15 hours per week
  • Flexible schedule (with coordination across teams)
  • Participation in project and team meetings required
  • Fully remote

What You’ll Gain

• • Experience managing technical and product delivery
  • Exposure to cross-functional engineering and creative teams
  • Opportunity to contribute to real product development
  • Development in leadership, execution, and coordination

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)

We are building — and delivering in real time.

To ensure alignment:

• • You must be able to start within 14 days
  • You must complete the full application
  • You must be ready to coordinate and drive execution immediately

Important Disclaimer

This is a volunteer role.

We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.

Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.