Virtual Reality Project Manager

1 years

3 - 9 Lacs

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled VR Project Manager having expertise as a 3D Unity Developer. This role requires someone who can lead VR projects end-to-end, coordinate 3D artists & Unity developers, and actively contribute to building immersive VR training & simulation modules for Defence, Railways, Police, Engineering Colleges, and Industrial clients.

You will manage the full project lifecycle — from scope finalisation, 3D asset planning, Unity development, client approvals, testing, and final deployment — while ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Leadership

  • Lead, plan, and execute VR/AR simulation projects from concept to delivery.
  • Coordinate and supervise 3D artists, Unity developers, animators, and testers.
  • Create project timelines, task breakdowns, milestone plans, and delivery schedules.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, client requirements, and deadlines.
  • Communicate with clients for requirement gathering, demonstrations, and feedback cycles.
  • Manage documentation: SOW, feature lists, weekly reports, and project dashboards.

Technical (Unity + VR Development)

  • Develop VR scenes, interactions, UI, and logic inside Unity 3D.
  • Integrate 3D assets, rigged models, animations, particle effects, and physics.
  • Optimize performance for VR headsets (Meta, Pico, HTC, Magic Leap, etc.).
  • Implement interactions:
  • Raycast
  • Grab/Drop
  • Teleportation
  • Scenario triggers
  • NPC behaviours
  • Build VR environments such as:
  • Defence training scenes
  • Engineering maintenance simulations
  • Industrial safety modules
  • Hazard, fire, and disaster simulations
  • Work closely with hardware integration teams when required (controllers, sensors, 6DoF rigs).

Team Coordination

  • Assign tasks to artists and developers based on skill & workload.
  • Review 3D assets for correctness, scale, topology, and VR-readiness.
  • Conduct internal quality checks before client reviews.
  • Guide junior developers on scripting, workflows, and Unity best practices.

Client Interaction

  • Understand client requirements and convert them into technical tasks.
  • Present modules during review meetings.
  • Handle feedback iterations until project sign-off.

Required Skills

  • Strong experience in Unity 3D (1–3 years)
  • Experience in VR development for Oculus/Pico/HTC or other HMDs
  • Knowledge of C# scripting
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Good understanding of:
  • Lighting
  • Level design
  • UI/UX for VR
  • Animations & state machines
  • Optimization techniques
  • Excellent project planning, communication, and coordination skills
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring a small team is a must

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with defence/industrial/educational VR projects
  • Exposure to Blender, Maya, 3ds Max (not mandatory but a plus)
  • Knowledge of Git/Plastic SCM or similar version control
  • Experience with multiplayer / networking is a bonus
  • Experience in Unity XR Interaction Toolkit or OpenXR

Why Join MIPL

  • Work on high-impact VR simulations used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Railways & colleges across India.
  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects with real-world impact.
  • Fast-growth environment with ownership, creativity, and innovation.
  • Work directly with cross-functional teams (AI, Robotics, Simulator Hardware, Defence R&D).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have any experience in Virtual reality?

Experience:

  • Virtual reality: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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