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About The Position

Requirements

• 8 years of experience managing programming and technology teams in the video game industry;
• At least 3 completed video game projects as a manager;
• Experience managing multiple teams or technology domains;
• Demonstrated ability to operate comfortably in complex environments, manage competing priorities, and make decisions with limited direction;
• Deep understanding of technology challenges related to video game development, including game engines, tools, pipelines, automation, and more;
• Excellent ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners, and to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English;
• Experience in talent development, manager coaching, and building high-performing teams;
• Strong understanding of AAA game production realities and the technical, organizational, and human constraints that come with them;
• Knowledge of tools and approaches related to AI applied to programming, productivity, or technology pipelines;
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and an excellent ability to understand and adapt to different technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collaborating at scale with multiple studios, partners, or organizations internationally.

Responsibilities

• Defining, structuring, and evolving technology roadmaps for a portfolio of mandates, in alignment with studio and franchise priorities;
• Overseeing the planning, execution, and follow-up of multiple initiatives in parallel, while working closely with Production, Activision studios, and external partners to ensure delivery remains aligned with project, quality, and performance goals;
• Contributing to architectural direction, technology risk management, and the continuous improvement of quality, reliability, performance, and maintainability standards;
• Maintaining an overall view of system health and key metrics, and guiding priorities to support live games as well as in-development deliverables;
• Stepping into complex or sensitive situations requiring judgment, influence, and coordination across multiple teams or stakeholders;
• Leading discussion groups with multiple stakeholders, and representing technology issues, priorities, and opportunities at the appropriate level within the organization;
• Contributing to the establishment, evolution, and maintenance of the studio’s technology standards, practices, and guidelines;
• Actively supporting the development of the managers under your responsibility by fostering their autonomy, growth, and the effectiveness of their teams;
• Contributing to recruitment, attraction, and retention strategies to support the organization’s current and future needs.