Senior QA Project Lead - Activision

Job Title:

Senior QA Project Lead - Activision

Requisition ID:

R027328

Job Description:

Your Mission

As a Senior Quality Assurance Project Lead, you will partner closely with QA leadership, Production, and Development teams to ensure best-in-class quality practices across assigned projects. You will drive consistency, efficiency, and accountability throughout the QA lifecycle, while mentoring QA Project Leads and Testers to achieve high-quality outcomes. Success in this role means delivering well-organized QA execution, clear cross-functional communication, and on-time project delivery aligned with Activision’s quality standards.This role is based in our Minneapolis office and follows an onsite work schedule of 5 days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.

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:
• Support QA Project Leads throughout the Quality Assurance process from planning through project completion
• Create or oversee the creation of comprehensive test plans and test strategies
• Manage and track project budgets to ensure projects remain on or under budget
• Ensure all QA project documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date
• Generate and review project status reports and QA metrics
• Review the quality and accuracy of game-related documentation and test cases, adapting them as game changes occur
• Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of QA documentation, tools, and policies
• Collaborate with QA Project Leads and Production to identify low-impact bugs that will not be fixed due to risk or limited value
• Ensure clear, consistent, and professional communication between QA, Production, and Development teams
• Escalate risks, issues, and concerns to the QA Manager as needed
• Step in as QA Project Lead when required, leading projects from pre-Alpha through final submission

Minimum Requirements

Experience
• 3+ years of experience within the Activision QA Department or a comparable Quality Assurance organization
• Prior experience in a QA leadership role, such as QA Project Lead
• Demonstrated experience managing QA efforts across multiple projects Knowledge & Skills
• Proficiency with DevTrack, Jira, or similar defect tracking and project management tools
• Strong understanding of game testing methodologies and bug identification/reporting
• Solid knowledge of console platforms, related peripherals, and PC hardware/software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Key Attributes
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Extra Points

Experience
• Experience participating in hiring and interviewing for QA roles
• Budget management experience within QA or production environments Knowledge & Skills
• Experience developing or improving QA processes, tools, or policies
• Familiarity with financial planning concepts such as AOP and P&L considerations Key Attributes
• Passion for video games and commitment to delivering high-quality player experiences
• Strong mentoring mindset with the ability to develop and inspire others

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?

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

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $31.08 - $57.46 Hourly. 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.