Lead Product Manager - Platform Security | Irvine, CA or remote

Activision Blizzard • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Platform Security team at Blizzard is seeking a seasoned Lead Product Manager of Platform Security to drive the strategy, execution, and delivery of security initiatives across the Blizzard gaming ecosystem. You will lead product and project managers, align platform security capabilities with business and player‑experience needs, and guide multi‑team execution across engineering, data science, operations, and game teams. 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 product leadership, program management discipline, and production sensibility, balancing long‑term strategy with hands‑on coordination across multiple teams to support live games. 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years in product management, program management, or production within games, security, or platform services.
• Proven leadership in managing product managers and project managers.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, product development, and program management methodologies.
• Track record delivering security, trust & safety, or platform features in complex technical ecosystems.
• Exceptional cross‑functional communication skills.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving multi‑year strategy across multiple teams.
• Gaming or entertainment industry experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with game teams or integrating services into live‑service/multiplayer titles.
• Experience launching technical products end‑to-end (discovery → launch → iteration).
• Familiarity with anti‑cheat, anti‑fraud, threat intelligence, abuse prevention, or trust & safety systems.
• Knowledge of secure development practices, threat modeling, anti‑tamper, or obfuscation techniques.
• Technical proficiency (C++, Python, Go, etc.) for effective partnership with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor product managers and project managers, driving clarity, collaboration, and performance.
• Define and evolve the Platform Security product portfolio strategy.
• Align cross‑functional teams around a unified security vision and player‑trust objectives.
• Own portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and investment decisions.
• Communicate strategy, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive product requirements, roadmaps, and success metrics grounded in player trust and safety needs.
• Champion SDLC and product best practices across Platform Security.
• Balance proactive innovation with rapid iteration for live services.
• Lead product discovery informed by player/developer research and threat landscape insights.
• Oversee cross‑functional program execution with clear milestones, risk management, and dependency tracking.
• Ensure delivery is technically sound, game‑team friendly, and well‑integrated into player experiences.
• Maintain operational rhythms, including roadmap reviews, communication standards, and delivery frameworks.
• Serve as an escalation point for cross‑team blockers.

Benefits

• 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/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed