Lead Product Manager, Core Gameplay (Finance)

Team Name:

Job Title:
Lead Product Manager, Core Gameplay

Requisition ID:
R025889

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Product Manager - Overwatch 2 (Core Gameplay) | Irvine, CA

Department: Product Management

Location: Irvine, CA

As the Lead Product Manager in Overwatch 2's Core Gameplay Division, your role centers on shaping and elevating the gameplay experience for a global and passionate Overwatch community. Your expertise in product management, combined with a love of PvP gaming, will drive the successful development and management of new gameplay-focused experiences for Overwatch 2. You will partner with a dynamic and creative development team and help usher Overwatch 2 into its next exciting era. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management, Overwatch.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader within the Overwatch gameplay group, contributing to the development of new heroes, features, and gameplay experiences.

• Partner with design leadership in conceptualizing and launching innovative gameplay features, ensuring timely completion and exceptional standards.

• Create reports and dashboards that communicate gameplay metrics to executives and stakeholders, highlighting trends and opportunities for growth.

• Work collaboratively with game designers, engineers, artists, and UX/UI specialists to define, implement, and assess the impact of gameplay improvements.

• Analyze player feedback, usage statistics, and performance data to inform ongoing enhancements and optimize player experience.

• Partner with the User Research team to conduct playtests and usability studies, validating design choices and gathering actionable insights.

• Perform market research to stay informed about player preferences, industry developments, and competitive dynamics.

• Coordinate with the Live Operations team to plan and execute in-game events, promotions, and community engagement programs.

• Collaborate with Marketing and PR teams to shape messaging and launch strategies for new gameplay features.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to guide future product improvements and innovations.

• Lead and manage a growing team of product managers focused on gameplay initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 6 of those in product management within the gaming sector.

• Thorough understanding of game design, mechanics, and player psychology, especially as it pertains to multiplayer experiences.

• Advanced analytical abilities for interpreting data and guiding data-driven decisions.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams.

• Experience managing live service games and knowledge of free-to-play business models.

• Experience driving change through influence - You are capable of driving teams towards outcomes without forcing your ideas/perspectives on teams.

Extra Points

• A passion for developing gameplay-related experiences.
• Experience working on social AAA PvP games is a plus
• Strong passion for Shooter/FPS games and deep familiarity with the Overwatch franchise is preferred.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( www.blizzard.com ), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

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 innovative 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, 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.

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 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.

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.

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 $134,320.00 - $248,404.00 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.