Data Manager | Irvine, CA at Activision-Blizzard

Irvine, California, United States

Activision-Blizzard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Primary accountable for the health and performance of systems owned by Quality Intelligence, including Microsoft SQL, SSIS and Tableau
  • Leverage innovative data mining techniques for data-informed decisions that elevate product quality and drive business excellence
  • Ability to query disparate data systems used across Blizzard, including Oracle/Exadata, Teradata, Hadoop, MySQL, Big Query and Google Cloud Platform
  • Oversee technical projects that align with business and department goals
  • Collaborate with partner and customer teams on the architecture and health of their environments
  • Develop and maintain information and visualizations to tell compelling stories to key stakeholders. Identify and report trends and insights to support QA in meeting its strategic objectives
  • Conduct meetings to provide updates, share information, provide training, drive change, and facilitate effective decision-making
  • Provide support and leadership to the assigned team, ensuring their performance is managed effectively and fostering a productive, positive, collaborative work culture
  • Champion efforts that build synergy, trust, collaboration, and inclusivity within the organization. Own and manage relationships

Responsibilities

  • Leads the Quality Assurance Data Team
  • Responsible for the diverse portfolio of Database and reporting capabilities that inform QA leadership on how to best test data generated and improve the software created by Blizzard games and online technologies
  • Architect, deploy, maintain, and tune all technologies that Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), and visualize data for Quality Assurance, User Research, and Production teams
  • Develop key operational metrics, KPIs, and insights to aid QA teams in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of data products that support Test telemetry visualizations
  • Ultimately responsible for the ongoing maintenance and support of database technologies and systems currently in production in the Quality Assurance Data Team, including MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, Teradata, Tableau, Hadoop and Big Query
  • Able to pivot and support new business requirements
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders across Blizzard, both game teams and operational teams
  • Establish a rapport with key stakeholders to enable a cooperative relationship between the Quality Assurance Data Team staff and the product owners who design the applications or operate the systems

Skills

ETL
Data Architecture
Database Management
Data Visualization
SQL
Reporting
KPIs
Data Pipeline
Metrics Development

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$975MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.
Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.
Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.
Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.
Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.
Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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