Senior Project Manager, Threat Response - Central Technologies

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Your Mission

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join Call of Duty’s Game Security department. This opportunity is centered around executing a complex roadmap involving parallel projects that keep our Call of Duty games protected from bad actors. The role will also act as an escalation point of throughout AP.

What you bring to the table

The video game 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. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:  

• Work closely with the team lead to update and execute the engineering roadmap by prioritizing features, gathering requirements, and managing day-to-day delivery
• Coordinate analyst and engineering efforts to improve the team’s toolset; Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks by improving internal tooling
• Oversee the reverse engineering of malicious software, followed by the development of effective countermeasures and deterrents
• Research suspicious incidents and provide time-sensitive investigative evidence to stakeholders
• Manage the team’s relationship with PR, Player Support and Legal; Oversee communications with these departments and others
• Manage multiple projects in parallel, including delivery timelines, documentation, and stakeholder communication
• Establish relationships in all appropriate AP departments
• Facilitate career growth of direct reports

Player Profile  

Minimum requirements:

Experience  

• 3+ years of cross-functional project management experience
• Significant game security experience in the service of 3+ AAA game titles
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects at scale; Strong familiarity with Agile delivery
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, etc.

Knowledge & Skills  

• History of managing several direct reports

Key Attributes  

• An effective communicator who is comfortable crafting and presenting lectures

Extra points:

Experience  

• Technical degree
• Formal project management qualifications
• First person shooter game security experience

Knowledge & Skills  

• Knowledge of Call of Duty titles and gameplay mechanics
• Familiarity with regional data protection laws and regulatory requirements

Your Platform

Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, Ireland and Japan.

Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our talented engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.

Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/.

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. 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. 

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.