Blizzard Entertainment
Lead Technical Program Manager, Platform Security
Irvine, California, United States of America · Senior · Part-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$18,331 more — $155,501 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $155,501 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Occupations, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer Occupations, All Other (15-1299) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This role requires a rare blend of program leadership, hands‑on execution discipline, and production sensibility.
- Decisive ownership and a bias toward action are essential.
- This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some on-site and some remote work.
Responsibilities
- Leadership & People Lead and develop product managers and project managers, providing structured coaching, clear expectations, and proactive guidance rather than a hands‑off approach. Set and enforce delivery standards across the team
- Build trusted relationships with engineering leaders, game team partners, and senior stakeholders.
- Program Execution Own end‑to‑end execution of Platform Security programs, from intake and planning through delivery, launch, and iteration.
- Drive milestone planning, dependency tracking, risk management, and status reporting with rigor and consistency.
- Establish and maintain operational rhythms across multiple workstreams, including roadmap reviews, delivery frameworks, and communication standards.
- Partner with product, engineering, and data science leaders to align programs to business goals and player‑trust outcomes.
- Leadership & People Lead and develop product managers and project managers, providing structured coaching, clear expectations, and proactive guidance rather than a hands‑off approach.
- By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception.
- use data to drive decisions, not just to report progress.
- Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.
Requirements
- 10+ years in technical program management, program management, or production within games, security, or platform services.
- Proven leadership of product managers and project managers, with concrete examples of hands‑on coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Strong execution track record, with examples of programs you personally drove end‑to‑end including the operational details, not just the strategic framing.
- Decisive ownership and the ability to make calls, enforce decisions, and follow through even when consensus isn't possible.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, product development, and program management methodologies at scale.
- Track record delivering security, trust & safety, or platform programs in complex technical ecosystems.
- Experience influencing senior leadership and orchestrating multi‑team delivery across organizational boundaries.
- Proficiency with Smartsheet for program planning, tracking, and cross‑team coordination.
- Track record of launching technical programs end‑to‑end (discovery to launch to iteration).
- Minimum Requirements: 10+ years in technical program management, program management, or production within games, security, or platform services.
Nice to have
- Gaming or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.
Compensation
- In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $137,170.00 - $253,806.00 Annual.
- These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations.
- 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.
Benefits
- Bonus Points: Proficiency with Smartsheet for program planning, tracking, and cross‑team coordination.
- 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.
- 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
- Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.
Company info
- 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™.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
- equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
This listing is sourced directly from Blizzard Entertainment's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.