Associate Product Manager

Job Title: Associate Product Manager, Live Services - Call of Duty Requisition ID: R027762 Reporting To: Senior Product Manager, Live Services - Call of Duty Department: Product Management Location: Santa Monica, CA Your Mission Activision is looking for an Associate Product Manager (Call of Duty) focused on live service engagement; helping deliver engaging player experiences all year long, fostering continued growth of one of the largest franchises in entertainment. The successful candidate must be able to work cross‑functionally in a highly matrixed organization and will be a key driver of live services across multiple titles. This individual will play an integral role in helping deliver day‑to‑day business performance, while being the evangelist for the brand, and voice of the player. This role is based in Santa Monica, CA and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs. Responsibilities Engagement: Develop and drive engagement strategies for Call of Duty, helping drive sustainable player growth. Assist in planning weekly playlists, in‑game content, and live service beats across the franchise. Data Analytics & Planning: Partner with senior managers and analytics teams to define KPIs, support data visualization needs, and contribute to A/B test design and prioritization. Performance Tracking: Monitor performance of live service initiatives and promotions. Build post‑launch analyses and recommendations to inform future strategy. Product Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of the player journey. Help craft best‑in‑class messaging across surfaces, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and optimization for conversion and player satisfaction. Business Opportunity Analysis: Identify growth opportunities using both quantitative and qualitative insights. Develop materials that drive strategic recommendations and innovative solutions. Player Champion: Represent the player perspective internally, advocating for a fan‑first approach across live operations and post‑launch planning. Competitive Intelligence: Monitor industry trends and competitive benchmarks across publishers, titles, genres, and business models to inform strategy. Player Profile Minimum Requirements: 3-6+ years of product management, finance, consulting, or similar experience, preferably from gaming (console, PC, or mobile); entertainment; technology; or digital consumer products. Candidates who demonstrate strong impact, problem‑solving ability, and analytical skills may be considered even with fewer years of experience. Familiarity with data analysis, UX/UI, game systems design, and A/B testing. Ability to balance a data‑driven mindset with creative problem solving, while maintaining a player‑focused perspective. Passionate about games. Strong understanding of the latest gaming systems and industry trends. Proven track record as a strong team player, with strong verbal and communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally across multiple disciplines. Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills. Experience with creating PowerPoint presentations and a working proficiency of Excel. Self‑starter and motivated to work within a fast‑paced environment. Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi‑task with demonstrated performance of managing multiple projects at once. Proficiency in narrative building with the ability to create compelling presentations. Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or similar field. Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement 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 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. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $94,580.00 - $174,988.00 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. Employees in this role may also be eligible for incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed. #J-18808-Ljbffr