Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships | Playa Vista, CA

Job Title:

Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships | Playa Vista, CA

Requisition ID:

• R028277
• Job Description:

Job Title: Manager, Mobile Platform Partnerships

Reports To: Director, Mobile Sales Lead

Department : Sales & Marketing Activations, XBOX Marketing & Sales

Location: Playa Vista, CA (Hybrid)

Your Mission

The Mobile Partnerships Team at Activision Blizzard King drives partner collaboration that fuels growth across our leading portfolio of mobile games. We are looking for an experienced, motivated, highly organized and execution-oriented individual to lead initiatives with our primary platform partners on behalf of all ABK mobile live and new titles.

You’ll play an instrumental role in representing the needs of ABK game teams and marketing teams with our platform partners, setting strategic priorities, implementing growth initiatives, and communicating cross functionally. You will work alongside various internal teams and have a proven ability to foster positive relationships with internal collaborators and partners at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal partners and Platform account collaborators to drive company and game team objectives.
• Act as primary point of contact for Platform Store within Mobile Partnerships team.
• Evaluate, evangelize, resource, and support growth initiatives and new technologies offered by platform partners with game teams (e.g. new distribution channels/features, monetization features, hardware and core tech opportunities, co-marketing campaigns).
• Support new games from pre-launch strategy through launch and beyond, by working closely with platform partners throughout all stages
• Share regular performance updates with platforms and game teams to support growth and drive execution of joint pivotal initiatives
• Manage team’s day-to-day product and technical requests, operations, and issues between internal teams and platforms.

Player Profile

• Minimum Requirements
• BA/BS degree with strong academic record, MBA nice to have
• 7+ years of strategy, consulting or related partner management or business operations experience in a gaming, media, entertainment or consumer web/mobile services company.
• Deep understanding of the mobile gaming ecosystem, with hands-on experience using App Store Connect and Google Play Developer Console.
• Excellent leadership and relationship building skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex problems, leading to developing and communicating recommendations and action plans to senior management.
• Analytical, with experience driving analyses and recommendations with data-driven framework.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets and MS PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Excellent project management skills in managing external and internal partners to implement recommendations and action plans.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional and cross-cultural team environment.
• Excellent oral and communications skills to express complex and analytical concepts with clarity.
• Ability to take ownership of an issue and see it through resolution..

Extra Points

• Passion for Mobile Gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for mobile games, with an understanding of the player experience, industry trends, and evolving dynamics of the mobile gaming landscape.
• AI & Emerging Technology: Curiosity and hands-on interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to drive greater efficiency, improve decision-making, solve business challenges, and unlock new opportunities.

What our Team Offers

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering best in class plans and flawless execution. Our team is passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference in the industry. The right candidate can expect opportunities for professional development and growth, working on exciting projects that make an impact on the company’s success while working with a collaborative and supportive team.

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 innovate 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 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:

• 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 $89,280.00 - $165,168.00 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.