Associate Product Manager

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

$94K — $174K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6+ years in product management, finance, consulting, or similar, preferably from gaming or digital consumer products
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and UX/UI
  • Ability to balance data-driven strategies with creative solutions and player-focused perspectives
  • Passionate about gaming with knowledge of the latest industry trends
  • Proven as a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in presentation creation, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive player engagement strategies for Call of Duty
  • Collaborate with analytics teams to define KPIs and support data visualization
  • Monitor performance of live service promotions and provide post-launch analyses
  • Cultivate a deep understanding of the player journey to enhance messaging
  • Identify growth opportunities through quantitative and qualitative insights
  • Advocate for player interests in live operations and planning stages
  • Conduct competitive intelligence research to inform strategic decisions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time plus various leaves
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs, along with fitness programs
  • Eligible for relocation assistance if necessary
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Associate Product Manager

Requisition ID:
R027762

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate Product Manager, Live Services - Call of Duty

Reporting To: Senior Product Manager, Live Services - Call of Duty

Department: Product Management

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
  • Engagement: Develop and drive engagement strategies for Call of Duty, helping drive sustainable player growth. Assist in planning weekly playlists, in-game content, and live service beats across the franchise.
  • Data Analytics & Planning: Partner with senior managers and analytics teams to define KPIs, support data visualization needs, and contribute to A/B test design and prioritization.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor performance of live service initiatives and promotions. Build post-launch analyses and recommendations to inform future strategy.
  • Product Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of the player journey. Help craft best-in-class messaging across surfaces, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and optimization for conversion and player satisfaction.
  • Business Opportunity Analysis: Identify growth opportunities using both quantitative and qualitative insights. Develop materials that drive strategic recommendations and innovative solutions.
  • Player Champion: Represent the player perspective internally, advocating for a fan-first approach across live operations and post-launch planning.
  • Competitive Intelligence: Monitor industry trends and competitive benchmarks across publishers, titles, genres, and business models to inform strategy.


Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:
  • 3-6+ years of product management, finance, consulting, or similar experience, preferably from gaming (console, PC, or mobile); entertainment; technology; or digital consumer products.
  • Candidates who demonstrate strong impact, problem-solving ability, and analytical skills may be considered even with fewer years of experience.
  • Familiarity with data analysis, UX/UI, game systems design, and A/B testing.
  • Ability to balance a data-driven mindset with creative problem solving, while maintaining a player-focused perspective.
  • Passionate about games. Strong understanding of the latest gaming systems and industry trends.
  • Proven track record as a strong team player, with strong verbal and communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple disciplines.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills.
  • Experience with creating PowerPoint presentations and a working proficiency of Excel.
  • Self-starter and motivated to work within a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task with demonstrated performance of managing multiple projects at once.
  • Proficiency in narrative building with the ability to create compelling presentations.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or similar field


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 $94,580.00 - $174,988.00 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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