Senior Technical Program Manager, Finance Engineering - Activision

Job Title:

Senior Technical Program Manager, Finance Engineering - Activision

Requisition ID:

R027611

Job Description:

Your Mission
As a Senior Technical Program Manager, Finance Engineering you will lead complex, enterprise-scale initiatives that enable and scale Activision Blizzard’s finance technology ecosystem. You will partner closely with Finance, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact programs from inception through execution and ongoing operations. Success in this role means driving clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes across a diverse portfolio while continuously improving processes and enabling innovation within Finance Engineering.

This is a remote opportunity

What you bring to the table
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to and influence product strategy and roadmap for finance applications
• Prioritize projects, portfolios, and operational tasks to define clear milestones, schedules, and resource plans
• Ensure program goals, milestones, and deliverables are achieved on schedule and within budget
• Develop program status reporting and communicate proactively across all levels regarding schedules, risks, and issues
• Identify risks and blockers early and drive mitigation plans to resolution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes
• Define, implement, and improve project management processes, driving adoption of Agile best practices
• Partner with stakeholders to develop test strategies, defect tracking, reporting, and approvals
• Drive change management planning and execution across finance programs
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and feedback-driven team environment within Finance Engineering
• Adapt and expand program scope as priorities, technologies, and processes evolve

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 7+ years of experience as a program manager or project manager delivering enterprise application programs
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across engineering and business teams
• Experience managing internal and external vendor resources across complex programs

Knowledge & Skills
 

• Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, including Agile frameworks
• Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably Oracle EBS) and finance technology ecosystems
• Experience with data, database, and analytics tools supporting enterprise applications

Key Attributes

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Highly organized, detail-oriented problem solver with strong execution discipline
• Self-motivated and able to deliver results independently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to influence without direct authority and lead through ambiguity

Extra Points

Experience
• Experience working within modern finance technology landscapes and ecosystems
• Experience supporting security, compliance, or risk-related initiatives
• Product management experience in enterprise environments

Knowledge & Skills
 

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools
• Advanced understanding of Agile delivery practices, portfolio management, and delivery frameworks
• Experience with Smartsheet and traditional Waterfall methodologies
• Experience enabling or exploring AI-driven use cases within enterprise finance platforms

Key Attributes

• Passion for the gaming or entertainment industry
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and operational excellence

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 innovative 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 love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! 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. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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.