Senior Producer at Activision-Blizzard

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Activision-Blizzard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Video GamesIndustries

Requirements

  • Have contributed to the development, release, and/or service operations of at least one game or live digital product
  • Experience in leading multiple teams
  • Experience with lean/agile product management and methodologies
  • Experience championing a team culture of trust and respect, where open feedback, accountability, and courage to experiment quickly and learn are the norm
  • Able to receive feedback openly and adjust leadership style and way of working
  • Understanding and/or experience with F2P business models
  • Love for games and product development
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Engage with the game leads to understand and champion the game vision, performance goals, quality expectations, and backlog
  • Partner with area leads to ensure full understanding of production requirements, constraints, and dependencies. Ensure everything is translated into a refined product backlog in order to deliver the right quality experience on a predictable and efficient timeline
  • Build and maintain the production plan in partnership with the team and leads, and make it happen!
  • Align the team around clear and motivating goals that are connected to the game strategy. Lead and support them to deliver quality features and content
  • Guide the game team to proactively identify and mitigate emerging problems and risks, while promoting team wide visibility
  • Ensure your team is inspired, motivated, and impactful
  • Encourage and support a positive, feedback-focused culture in your team and help identify and resolve morale or engagement issues
  • Provide support, input, and feedback towards individuals’ performance and growth

Skills

Production Planning
Team Leadership
Backlog Management
Risk Mitigation
Schedule Management
Game Vision
Agile Methodology

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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