Senior Technical Project Manager (6-Month Contract)

Senior Technical Project Manager - Job Description Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager, Marketing TechnologyReporting To: Lead, Technical Project ManagementDepartment: Marketing Technology, Activision PublishingLocation: Santa Monica, CAThis is a 6-month contract role starting immediately.Mission:The Senior Technical Project Manager will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives within the Marketing Technology organization. This role partners closely with Product, Design, and Engineering (front-end and back-end) teams to translate marketing and business objectives into scalable, high-quality digital solutions that power customer engagement and growth. You will ensure alignment across stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes while enabling seamless collaboration between creative and technical teams. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, balance speed with quality, and drive execution across integrated product and engineering workflows.Key Responsibilities:Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional Marketing Technology initiatives, ensuring alignment from concept through launch and post-release optimizationPartner with Product, Design, Marketing, and Studio stakeholders to shape strategy, define priorities, and translate business objectives into scalable technical solutionsLead roadmap planning and execution across a portfolio of Martech platforms and digital experiences, balancing speed, quality, and business impactEstablish and optimize Agile practices across teams, driving predictable delivery, continuous improvement, and high-performing team dynamicsOrchestrate execution across distributed teams, including multiple studios by proactively managing dependencies, aligning priorities, and removing blockersAct as the connective layer between creative, product, and engineering teams, ensuring seamless translation of ideas into high-quality user experiencesChampion an iterative delivery model, driving MVP launches, experimentation, and continuous enhancement based on user and stakeholder feedbackProactively identify risks, gaps, and trade-offs, and drive timely decision-making in partnership with leadership and cross-functional teamsOwn stakeholder communication at all levels, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes while influencing alignment and decisionsDefine and track success metrics, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable impact against marketing and customer engagement goalsBuild and scale strong cross-functional relationships across Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Studio teams to enable efficient, cohesive executionDrive operational excellence by evolving project management frameworks, tools, and processes to support scalability and long-term team effectivenessPlayer Profile:5+ years of experience in project or program management within technical or digital product organizations, ideally supporting Marketing Technology or customer-facing platformsProven experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives across Product, Design, and Engineering (front-end and back-end) teamsStrong experience working in Agile environments using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies, with a focus on predictable and iterative deliveryHands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platformsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and a bias toward executionExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersProven ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple levels, including leadership, product, and studio partnersHighly proactive, self-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving prioritiesStrong relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Studio teamsBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience working within Marketing Technology ecosystems, including campaign management platforms, CMS, personalization tools, or customer engagement systemsExperience partnering closely with creative and design teams to deliver high-quality digital experiencesFamiliarity with front-end and back-end development concepts, APIs, and system integrationsExperience supporting multi-studio or distributed team environments, with an understanding of cross-team dependencies and release coordinationTrack record of delivering customer-facing digital products or marketing-driven experiences at scaleExperience driving experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, feature rollouts, iterative releases)Strong understanding of release management, QA processes, and go-to-market coordinationExperience improving team processes, workflows, and tooling to drive efficiency and scalabilityCertifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, or equivalent are a plusCompany DescriptionActivision is a global leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for creating iconic gaming franchises such as Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, and Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences that bring people together and provide joy to millions worldwide. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and fostering inclusivity, we continue to innovate within the gaming industry. Join us in shaping the future of entertainment and discover opportunities to grow your career while contributing to our legacy of success.