Associate Director of Product
Activision Blizzard,Inc., Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Job Title:
Associate Director of Product
Requisition ID:
R026669
Job Description:
Your Mission
As Associate Director of Product, you are responsible for driving the successful development, launch, and live performance of mobile games at Solid State Studios. You will partner closely with development teams to define and deliver product roadmaps, ensuring progress against key milestones through development, soft launch, and global releases. You will serve as a primary product interface between developers and other Activision teams, including Marketing, User Acquisition, Analytics, Partnerships, and Finance. You will oversee internal analytics efforts to identify opportunities, monitor performance, and share actionable insights with the development team. You will also research competitors, propose and evaluate A/B tests, and use data and analysis to drive ongoing improvements across titles. You’ll report to the Director of Product on a title.
What You Bring to the Table
Drive the successful development, launch, and live operations of mobile games
Partner with development teams to define and deliver a clear product roadmap aligned to key milestones
Oversee internal analytics efforts to identify opportunities, diagnose problems, and monitor game performance
Lead performance monitoring during soft launch and live operations, using data to inform iteration and improvement
Define clear goals for product initiatives and evaluate performance using A/B tests, research, and analysis
Minimum Requirements
7+ years of experience in product management or other relevant role
2+ years of experience managing others
Ability to synthesize insights from analysis and research to inform product decisions
Strong communication and influence skills
Strong execution skills with a bias to action and a track record of improving metrics
Experience working on gameplay for a free-to-play mobile game
Extra Points
Experience using research to uncover player problems and opportunities
Experience working on Action and Strategy mobile games
Experience playing Call of Duty on PC/console/mobile
Strong structured and critical thinking skills, able to define strategy and build a plan to hit goals
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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 you covered.
We are 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.
Accommodation Request:
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here.
Thank you for your interest.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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:
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
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 $143,060.00 - $264,846.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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As Associate Director of Product, you are responsible for driving the successful development, launch, and live performance of mobile games at Solid State Studios. You will partner closely with development teams to define and deliver product roadmaps, ensuring progress against key milestones through development, soft launch, and global releases. You will serve as a primary product interface between developers and other Activision teams, including Marketing, User Acquisition, Analytics, Partnerships, and Finance. You will oversee internal analytics efforts to identify opportunities, monitor performance, and share actionable insights with the development team. You will also research competitors, propose and evaluate A/B tests, and use data and analysis to drive ongoing improvements across titles. You’ll report to the Director of Product on a title.
What You Bring to the Table
Drive the successful development, launch, and live operations of mobile games
Partner with development teams to define and deliver a clear product roadmap aligned to key milestones
Oversee internal analytics efforts to identify opportunities, diagnose problems, and monitor game performance
Lead performance monitoring during soft launch and live operations, using data to inform iteration and improvement
Define clear goals for product initiatives and evaluate performance using A/B tests, research, and analysis
Minimum Requirements
7+ years of experience in product management or other relevant role
2+ years of experience managing others
Ability to synthesize insights from analysis and research to inform product decisions
Strong communication and influence skills
Strong execution skills with a bias to action and a track record of improving metrics
Experience working on gameplay for a free-to-play mobile game
Extra Points
Experience using research to uncover player problems and opportunities
Experience working on Action and Strategy mobile games
Experience playing Call of Duty on PC/console/mobile
Strong structured and critical thinking skills, able to define strategy and build a plan to hit goals
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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 you covered.
We are 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.
Accommodation Request:
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here.
Thank you for your interest.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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:
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
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 $143,060.00 - $264,846.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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