Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships - Playa Vista, CA

DEMONWARE (CANADA) , INC.; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision Blizzard King is seeking a Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships in Playa Vista, CA, with a hybrid work setup. You will collaborate across internal teams and platform partners to drive growth for our mobile portfolio, from pre-launch to live operations.

You will lead initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and communicate performance insights to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with platform strategies and company goals.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with strong academic record; MBA nice to have.
• 7+ years in strategy, consulting or partner management in gaming/entertainment.
• Deep understanding of mobile gaming; experience with App Store Connect and Google Play Console.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with internal and external partners.
• Analytical with data-driven problem solving and presenting to senior management.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets and MS PowerPoint/Slides.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners and Platform account collaborators to drive company and game team objectives.
• Act as primary point of contact for Platform Store within Mobile Partnerships team.
• Evaluate, evangelize, resource, and support growth initiatives and new technologies offered by platform partners with game teams (e.g. new distribution channels/features, monetization features, hardware and core tech opportunities, co-marketing campaigns).
• Support new games from pre-launch strategy through launch and beyond, by working closely with platform partners throughout all stages
• Share regular performance updates with platforms and game teams to support growth and drive execution of joint pivotal initiatives
• Manage team's day-to-day product and technical requests, operations, and issues between internal teams and platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Analytical ability

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA preferred

Tools

App Store Connect

Google Play Console

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships | Playa Vista, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships

Reports To: Director, Mobile Sales Lead

Department: Sales & Marketing Activations, XBOX Marketing & Sales

Location

Playa Vista, CA (Hybrid)

Your Mission

The Mobile Partnerships Team at Activision Blizzard King drives partner collaboration that fuels growth across our leading portfolio of mobile games. We are looking for an experienced, motivated, highly organized and execution-oriented individual to lead initiatives with our primary platform partners on behalf of all ABK mobile live and new titles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners and Platform account collaborators to drive company and game team objectives.
• Act as primary point of contact for Platform Store within Mobile Partnerships team.
• Evaluate, evangelize, resource, and support growth initiatives and new technologies offered by platform partners with game teams (e.g. new distribution channels/features, monetization features, hardware and core tech opportunities, co-marketing campaigns).
• Support new games from pre-launch strategy through launch and beyond, by working closely with platform partners throughout all stages
• Share regular performance updates with platforms and game teams to support growth and drive execution of joint pivotal initiatives
• Manage team's day-to-day product and technical requests, operations, and issues between internal teams and platforms.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree with strong academic record, MBA nice to have
• 7+ years of strategy, consulting or related partner management or business operations experience in a gaming, media, entertainment or consumer web/mobile services company.
• Deep understanding of the mobile gaming ecosystem, with hands-on experience using App Store Connect and Google Play Developer Console.
• Excellent leadership and relationship building skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex problems, leading to developing and communicating recommendations and action plans to senior management.
• Analytical, with experience driving analyses and recommendations with data-driven framework.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets and MS PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Excellent project management skills in managing external and internal partners to implement recommendations and action plans.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional and cross-cultural team environment.
• Excellent oral and communications skills to express complex and analytical concepts with clarity.
• Ability to take ownership of an issue and see it through resolution..

Extra Points

• Passion for Mobile Gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for mobile games, with an understanding of the player experience, industry trends, and evolving dynamics of the mobile gaming landscape.
• AI & Emerging Technology: Curiosity and hands-on interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive greater efficiency, improve decision-making, solve business challenges, and unlock new opportunities.

What our Team Offers

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering best in class plans and flawless execution. Our team is passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference in the industry. The right candidate can expect opportunities for professional development and growth, working on exciting projects that make an impact on the company's success while working with a collaborative and supportive team.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., 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,