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Technical Program Manager

Activision
Sherman Oaks California 91403 United States of America
1 year ago
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Job Title:

Technical Program Manager

Requisition ID:

R015193

Job Description:

Your Platform

Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts agility, creativity and rigor to enhance the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB .

Your Mission

As a Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for executing critical project and process management across several mission-critical engineering efforts. You will be engaging with multiple teams of engineers and stakeholders , to help define, prioritize, and manage the build-out of high-impact security capabilities within both the engineering and game security oper ations teams.

The TPM will oversee projects from inception through delivery, engaging with stakeholders, tracking progress of key deliverables, ensuring project sprints are set for success ; assisting in defining specifications performing sprint planning and reviews ; tracking and reporting progress ; and providing visibility to CT management.

A concise understanding of the full software product development lifecycle , supported by a solid track record of managing the deliver y of complex technology solutions, is essential to be successful in this role.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Responsible for full product development lifecycle , from gathering requirements, to prioritizing features, assisting engineers writing specifications, reviewing execution plans and ensuring align ment against strategic technology development goals .
  • Align technical requirements across multiple stakeholders.
  • Develop project schedules and implementation plans.
  • Manage backlog and drive recurring project updates ( E .g. Team meetings / stand-ups , Post-mortems, Sprint Kick-offs)
  • Balance resources across multiple projects already in flight.
  • Ensure progress is accurately tracked throughout the duration of the project, identifying roadblocks and escalating critical issues ; Track velocity and highlight risk s.
  • Provide regular timely and accurate reporting to department.
  • Create wireframes, process flow diagrams, UI mock-ups, and other documentation.
  • Develop KPIs to track project timeliness and quality.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of technical program management or similar e xperience .
  • Deep experience with each stage of software development lifecycle , from inception , design and implementation, through to QA and deployment .
  • Experience in practicing agile development practices , and strong working knowledge of a variety of project management techniques.
  • Experience with project management tools such as Atlassian JIRA, Trello, Confluence, MS SharePoint , MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
  • Able to proactively navigate roadblocks with effective solutions , keeping projects moving efficiently. Can breakdown complex projects into manageable phased deliverables.
  • Must be able to communicate concisely and effectively .

Extra Points:

  • Experience in game development or game publishing environment s.
  • Familiarity with working as part of and alongside software engineering teams.
  • Formal project management qualifications or accreditation.
  • Familiarity with data protection laws and regulatory requirements a plus.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $92,920.00 - $171,814.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings.
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