Program Manager

Program Manager, Culture & Engagement | Santa Monica, CA

R020299

Your Mission

In this newly created role of Program Manager, Culture & Engagement you will have the opportunity to partner with all our COE teams (L&D, DE&I, People Analytics, Performance Management, Organizational Design, Compensation, Communications, Events, Talent Acquisition and Talent Branding) to help bring to life our roadmap of initiatives to shape a culture where our people can thrive in the workplace.

This role is an integral part of our overarching people strategy for Activision Publishing and will report to the Head of Culture & Engagement. In this position, no two days will be the same (that’s what keeps it exciting right?) but you will always be focusing on these key elements:

• Proactive tracking of all culture and engagement project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on time, risks are flagged, and key achievements are met
• Assist with program planning, operations and communications
• Own at least one program end to end
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new initiatives and help bring them to life.
• Ensure project plans and information are maintained and information flows to project team members, HRBP’s and the Executive team.
• Collaborate and partner with key cross-functional team members to deliver coordinated solutions that support our people objectives.

Your Profile

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years in a role with Program Management / Project Management responsibilities (preferably in the HR/Talent Space)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Excel), especially PowerPoint – You’re a visual storyteller who can taking data, timelines and key concepts and turn them into a strong presentation.
• A desire to make a positive impact on the games industry.
• Ability to quickly form relationships across departments and work cross functionally with multiple partners
• Self-directed and independent worker / capable of working with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and support multiple people/programs simultaneously

Bonus Points:

• Minimum of one year in HR; leading HR Projects and/or as an HRBP
• Experience using Monday.com for project tracking
• Experience with Miro Boards or a similar brainstorming tool

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. At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously redefined the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers - like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® - our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, hardworking and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people. We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history!

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), 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 will 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.

Our industry and 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.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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 $21.63 - $40.02 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.