Senior Technical Program Manager, Game Tech & Delivery

Activision Blizzard

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 94,580 - 174,988

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Activision Blizzard is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for the Central Technology team in Santa Monica. The role focuses on partnering with game development studios on online services, engine tools, graphics, systems engineering, security, and infrastructure to support the full development lifecycle and align with publishing priorities.

The position emphasizes proactive risk management, strong communication with internal teams and external studios, and analytics-driven planning to

Qualifications

5+ years of technical program management or similar experience.
Deep experience with each stage of the software development life cycle, from inception through design, implementation, QA, and deployment.
Experience practicing Agile development practices and strong working knowledge of a variety of project management techniques.
Proactive navigation of roadblocks with effective solutions, keeping projects moving efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with data protection laws and regulatory requirements (a plus).
Experience in game development or game publishing environments (a plus).

Responsibilities

Support the creation, development, and execution of production initiatives, projects, pathways, and overall plans; continue to provide supervision and support through full operational life-cycle.
Create a culture that promotes collaboration, continuous feedback, support, and empowerment. Set clear goals for the team and hold employees accountable for deliverables; recognize and reward employees for strong performance.
Identify risks early and often and suggest mitigation strategies that consider multiple paths to a solution.
Effectively collaborate with internal teams and development studios within the video game industry.
Serve as the main point of contact for a major entertainment franchise and maintain best-in-class and timely communications across all mediums.
Engage in strategic technology planning and analytics to develop key processes, procedures, and recommendations across Activision and its studios.
Provide analysis of the intersection of business needs and technology initiatives across the portfolio, including game, infrastructure, and other business operations.
Liaise with first-party and internal teams to track efforts, perform analysis on data and user experience, and ensure work is progressing.