Lead Technical Program Manager, Platform Security | Irvine, CA or remote

Team Name:

Battle.net & Online Products

Job Title:

Lead Technical Program Manager, Platform Security | Irvine, CA or remote

Requisition ID:

R026763

Job Description:

The Platform Security team at Blizzard is seeking a seasoned Lead Technical Program Manager to drive the execution, delivery, and operational excellence of security initiatives across the Blizzard gaming ecosystem. You will lead product managers and project managers, orchestrate cross‑team delivery, and partner with engineering, data science, operations, and game teams to translate Platform Security strategy into shipped outcomes.

The team you’ll lead safeguards our players, creators, and partners by building secure, reliable, and player‑trust–focused platform services, including anti‑fraud, anti‑cheat, account security, application security, and player‑interaction systems.

This role requires a rare blend of program leadership, hands‑on execution discipline, and production sensibility. You bring strong judgment and adaptability to a fast‑moving domain, drive accountability across teams, and balance forward‑looking planning with the rapid response demands of live services. 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. The home studio for this role is in Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

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; hold yourself and others accountable to outcomes, not just activity.
• Build trusted relationships with engineering leaders, game team partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Communicate concisely and effectively across all levels, from executives to engineers, adapting tone and detail to the audience.
• Make decisive calls in ambiguous situations; say “no” when needed, and bring forward a clear rationale.

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.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for cross‑team blockers; resolve issues quickly and surface decisions clearly.
• Balance proactive, long‑term program planning with the reactive demands of live‑service operations.

Strategy & Portfolio

• Translate Platform Security strategy into actionable roadmaps, resource plans, and prioritization decisions.
• Partner with product, engineering, and data science leaders to align programs to business goals and player‑trust outcomes.
• Define and track program‑level KPIs; use data to drive decisions, not just to report progress.
• Anticipate threats and opportunities, bringing forward‑looking thinking into program planning rather than just responding to events.
• Communicate program strategy, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.

Minimum 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.
• Adaptability in fast‑moving environments where the threat landscape evolves and priorities can shift.
• 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.
• Exceptional communication skills that are concise, structured, and adaptive to executive, peer, and team audiences.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and orchestrating multi‑team delivery across organizational boundaries.
• Gaming or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.

Bonus Points:

• Proficiency with Smartsheet for program planning, tracking, and cross‑team coordination.
• Hands‑on experience working directly with game teams or integrating services into live‑service/multiplayer titles.
• Track record of launching technical programs end‑to‑end (discovery to launch to iteration).
• Current knowledge of anti‑cheat, anti‑fraud, threat intelligence, abuse prevention, or trust & safety systems, including familiarity with adversarial thinking and the evolving threat landscape.
• Knowledge of secure development practices, threat modeling, anti‑tamper, or obfuscation techniques.
• Technical proficiency (C++, Python, Go, etc.) for effective partnership with engineering.

Your Platform  

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.  

   

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 $134,320.00 - $248,404.00 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.