Technical Project Manager - Demonware - Vancouver, BC

Activision Blizzard; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision Blizzard's Demonware in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead multiple game services projects on an onsite schedule (four days per week) based in Vancouver. You will partner with internal teams, game studios and partners to plan, execute and deliver critical initiatives with limited guidance.

The role requires 5+ years of technical project management, PMP or PRINCE2, and strong stakeholder management across time zones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional technical project management experience.
• Experience coordinating across multiple time zones and global locations.
• PMP or PRINCE2 qualification.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing scope and rework complex plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects for Demonware in a capable and proactive manner.
• Collaborate with internal partners, game studios and other Demonware teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, monitor scope, budget, and quality.
• Own scheduling, milestones, and deliverables across teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical understanding

Scheduling & milestones

Time zone coordination

Job description

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - Demonware - Vancouver, BC

Requisition ID: R026757

Job Description

Your Mission We are looking for a talented Technical Project Manager to join the Game Services Department at Demonware. You will work closely with internal partners, game development studios and other teams within Demonware. Your job will involve managing multiple projects in a capable professional manner requiring limited guidance. Your teams and partners will require a pro‑active approach to solutioning, planning, communication and delivering. This role is based in our Vancouver, BC office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.

What You Bring to the Table

• Proactive and knowledgeable with regards to all aspects of the project
• Constantly assessing and managing impact to scope, plan, budget, quality, stakeholders and risk
• Integrates stakeholder management into overall project management approach
• Build strong customer relationships with different partners who require different business and technical needs
• Have a level of technical understanding to be able to hold your own in high‑level technical conversations, and represent your teams to customers and partners
• Ensure teams’ roadmaps are on track by handling risks and calling out when necessary
• Own scheduling projects, keeping teams on-task, projecting landmarks & deliverables

Player Profile

• 5+ years of professional technical project management experience
• PMP or PRINCE2 qualification
• Experience working across multiple time zones and global locations
• Organized self-starter willing to assume responsibility for all aspects of projects under their supervision
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and be able to rework complex project plans at short notice due to changes in scope
• Ability to recognize and anticipate the need for change quickly as circumstances change and evolve
• Experienced situational leader within the team, management and partners
• Exposure to technical projects involving multiple teams is required
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Positive, professional demeanor and strong interpersonal