Posted:
11/5/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Irvine, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Team Name:
Job Title: Lead Product Manager, Engagement - Diablo IV | Irvine, CA
Department: Product Management, Diablo
Location: Irvine, CA
Your Mission:
As a Lead Product Manager for Player Engagement, you will work closely with our design team to build game features that address player needs, providing the best game experiences in the world for both new and current Diablo players. This person has a sharp sense of the ARPG gaming market and a strong intuitive sense of what Diablo players want because they are players themselves. 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.
What you bring to the table:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Partner with design leadership in the development of game features by establishing clear goals and a focus on our players to ensure high-quality execution
Lead the development of reports and analysis surrounding engagement KPI’s to share with development stakeholders and executive leadership highlighting trends, successes, and areas for improvement
Exhibit sound product judgment to influence the Diablo IV game roadmap
Gather and analyze player feedback, in-game player data, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvements and optimize engagement experiences
Translate strategy into a set of clear measurable objectives tied to franchise goals, and demonstrate how initiatives impact key business metrics
Work closely with User Research and Consumer Insights to prioritize playtests, focus groups and surveys to validate design decisions and gather player insights
Minimum requirements
Experience
5+ years of experience in product management within the gaming industry, preferably with a focus on core gameplay or engagement.
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated experience working with video game insights or design to drive business decisions
Experience working in a cross functional team, working specifically across analytics and game development teams
Demonstrated analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision making
Demonstrated leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities
Key Attributes
Able to operate in a fast-paced environment and find creative ways to get things done
Passionate, self-motivated, and driven to create and execute great ideas cross-functionally
A love for ARPGs and creating fun & compelling player experiences
Extra Points
Business, quantitative, technical, or design degree a plus
Passionate gamer with working knowledge of Blizzard games, products, and services (particularly Diablo)
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 [email protected]. 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:
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 $105,120.00 - $194,400.00 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.Website: http://blizzard.com/
Headquarter Location: Irvine, California, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1991
IPO Status: Private
Industries: MMO Games ⋅ Software ⋅ Video Games