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Team Name:CinematicsJob Title:Senior FX Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)Requisition ID:R022976Job Description:Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented FX Artist to assist our cinematics team in creating the next generation of our award-winning animated films and In-Game Cinematics.What You Bring to the TablePriorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:You will work in partnership with modelers, animators, texture artists, lighters, compositors, and the various games teams to ensure FX are delivered to the highest standard. You have experience creating simulations and systems that mimic real life phenomena such as smoke, fire, and water. You'll also need to have strong art skills to help design and implement abstract magical and technological effects. Basic compositing skills will be required for FX slap-comps for review by the supervision team. Lastly, your strong background with procedural tools, methodologies and game engines are a plus.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is 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. This is a 2-month temporary position.Minimum RequirementsA minimum of 5 years' experience working in a professional Gaming/Animation/VFX company producing feature film quality effects in Houdini.A good understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena as demonstrated by your portfolio.Familiar with feature film level pipelines and their respective issues.RequirementsExtensive experience with particle systems, fluid dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and procedural systems.Proven track record creating effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, explosions, magic, etc.Experience with node-based compositing software such as Nuke.Able to problem solve both technically and creatively in a collaborative environment with directors / art directors.Able to stay current with the latest tools, technologies, and techniques.Experience with real-time VFX within a modern Game Engine. (ex: Unreal, and Unity).Experience using PDG to execute caching and rendering processes.Extra PointsExperience with VEX.Experience with C++ or Python.Working Knowledge of Houdini's Solaris lighting context (LOPS) and Karma, Mantra, RenderMan or Redshift renderers.Shipped an AAA game title.Submission / Portfolio RequirementsResume (PDF Preferred)Cover letter (Optional)Online demo reel and reel breakdownYour PlatformBest 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 WorldActivision 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 innovate 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 [email protected]. 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.RewardsWe 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 $44.67 - $82.60 Hourly. 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.

DESCRIPTIONWe are looking to hire an experienced, thoughtful, strategic Copywriter to join the Brand Innovation Lab Automotive team as we invent new ways of discovering and shopping for top autos brands across the Amazon Canvas. The candidate needs to have a knack for staying at the forefront of technology, delivering clear, compelling narratives and copy for our advertisers. You'll partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Solutions Managers, Strategists, Producers and Sales partners. You'll collaborate with internal teams across the Amazon canvas such as Alexa, Twitch, IMDb, Prime Video, Thursday Night Football, Fresh, Whole Foods, and Amazon Go. You'll assist on projects and present to clients, developing work that pushes the creative envelope. With every new technology and acquisition, comes a new opportunity to leverage for our advertisers.This role will use data to uncover insights, craft presentation decks, develop scripts and templates, and concept never-been-done brand experiences. You have strong conceptual, presentation, and storytelling skills, as well as an acute attention to detail. You display exceptional writing skills and are able to simplify complex solutions. Your portfolio must feature interesting, insight-driven campaigns and ideas that solve an advertiser problem through a variety of different media channels including video, social, digital, experiential, voice, radio, and outdoor. This role will be client-facing, so having great presentation skills is a must.Key job responsibilities* Concept, present, and execute innovative ad campaigns and experiences for global automotive brands.* Partner with Art Directors, Designers, Program Managers, Developers, Strategists and Producers to create customer-focused solutions that deliver on advertiser objectives.* Works collaboratively in developing campaigns, identifying problems, and inventing solutions with minimal guidance. * Collaborates with clients, internal teams, and 3P vendors. * Data-driven and obsessed with understanding customer behavior to invent and simplify.* Create concepts, present and execute campaigns on behalf of our advertiser’s needs.* Ideate and create digital experiences, ad products, commercials, branded content, and event activations.* Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.A day in the life* Concepting innovative solutions for a car launch.* Creating a unique experience on Fire TV.* Tweaking creative messaging in response to Legal and PR feedback.* Selling through a campaign to automotive clients and partner media agencies.* Pitching and helping lead 3P production partners.About the teamThe Brand Innovation Lab team is the group within Amazon that creates one-of-a-kind campaigns and experiences for global advertisers in the automotive category. Utilizing various platforms within the Amazon canvas (Alexa, Twitch, AWS, Fire TV, Amazon Fresh, Lockers, etc.), we create campaigns that reach millions of Amazon customers across our digital channels and in the real-world. The Non-Endemic Automotive Pod specifically deals with large automotive brands that want to partner with Amazon to launch innovative, never-been-done campaigns. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Santa Monica, CA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of experience at advertising agencies and/or in-house creative departments.- Must have an online portfolio URL in your resume demonstrating big thinking that can extend into any medium.- Strong understanding of digital and social platforms, as well as their use within marketing.- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including the ability to present concepts clearly and persuasively to colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and especially to senior executives.- Exceptional writing skills that demonstrate the ability to create campaign content that attracts, retains, and grows an audience.- Must have experience in video production.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including the ability to present concepts clearly and persuasively to colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and especially to senior executives.- You are scrappy, insightful and an innovative problem solver.- You have the ability to work efficiently and demonstrate a bias for action in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.- You bring verbal flair and conceptual excellence to the work, inspiring clients and team members to raise the creative bar.- You tell stories that connect brands with customers in a meaningful way, across different all channels, creating work that's on strategy and delivers results.- You regularly push your comfort zone to stretch and improve yourself, never thinking "that's not my job".- You are passionate about design, technology, advertising, marketing, and are always keeping pace with it.- You use data and insights to create work that resonates with customers.- You are ego-free and are highly collaborative, working with a diverse group of people and learning from them.- You are a self starter, spotting an opportunity and making something out of nothing.- You aren’t afraid to question the status quo, and take steps to change things for the better.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Title: IT Business AnalystLocation: Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)Duration: 12+ monthsCompensation: $50-55.00/hour W2Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.-As an IT Business Analyst, you will support the development or integration processes, ensure deliverables are met according to specification, and maximize the benefit of our IT system investments. --You will report to the Manager, IT North America Sales Applications.STRATEGY & PLANNING: -Collaborate with project managers and the project's business sponsors to determine project scope and vision.-Establish scope and parameters of requirements analysis to define impact, outcome criteria, and measure-taking actions.-Meet with decision makers, system owners, and end-users to define our requirements and system goals, and resolve system issues.-Work with partners and project team to prioritize collected requirements.-Design new system prototypes to enhance our business operations and information process flow and/or research and confidently recommend new solutions.-Participate in the review and analysis of existing systems to determine their effectiveness and develop strategies for improvement or further use.OPERATIONAL EXECUTION: -Analyze, document, and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards.-Develop and use standard templates to write requirement specifications.-Translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to developers/project team.-Conduct peer reviews to ensure that requirement specifications are correctly interpreted.-Communicate enhancements, and modifications - verbally or through written documentation project managers, sponsors, and other partners so that issues and solutions are understood.-Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in operating systems across the organization.-Create system design proposals.-Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.-Create systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.-Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation support.-Develop end-user training materials for modified and new systems.EXPERIENCE: -Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.-Experience with Sales and Operations processes.-Practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts. -Understanding of project management processes preferred.-Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.-Must be fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage.Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay, 401(k)Retirement plan...and much more!About INSPYR SolutionsTechnology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Title: Production Coordinator (Temporary) Requisition ID: R022884 Job Description: Job Title: Production Coordinator (Temporary) Department: Production Management GroupYour Mission As a Production Coordinator you will be providing support to the production and development teams in a variety of areas and through all phases of development including pre-production, production, alpha, beta, and submission. The PC may also manage a support SKU or part of a project.Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Project Management Own part of a project (e.g. multiplayer or other feature)Manage day-to-day production of a support SKU (e.g. 3DS or port) if needed;includes being central contact for developerManage relationship with the developer on assigned SKUOversight and coordination in key areas such as ratings, first party submissions, localization's, screenshots and video capture, and manual creationServe as a catch-all for any production tasks the require attentionProvide support to user-testing efforts including equipment wrangling, build distribution, and coordination with developersProvide ongoing risk assessments to production team leadership with respect to weaknesses, bottlenecks, and risks to schedule and quality; help troubleshoot and resolve issuesWork closely with QA and Technical Requirements groups to be responsible for QA process including coordination and communication between production team, QA, TRG, and developers; also includes managing bug database; coordinate submission of SKUs to first partiesManage and track build schedules, deliveries, and distributionRecord meeting notes when needed and translate them into a coherent, organized recap and list of action item. Communication/Relationship ManagementBuild relationships with development teams as part of providing support to themBe able to effectively demo the game internally and externally to build buzz with intended audiencesBe a secondary point of contact for cross-functional groups including Brand Management, Marketing, PR, etc.Manage InternsCollaborate with and delegate tasks to Shared ServicesCreative SupportContribute creative feedback to production team leadership to help ensure product is meeting quality and feature goalsWe 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. Our World We're highly collaborative, relaxed, and deadly serious about creating incredible entertainment for passionate players around the world. We approach mobile development as a craft, and our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only improved by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We seek 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 you covered!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.RewardsWe 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 $20.77 - $38.46 Hourly. 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.

Job Title: Producer, Call of Duty Requisition ID: R022851 Job Description: Job Title: Producer, Call of Duty Reporting To: Director, ProductionDepartment: Production Management GroupLocation: Santa Monica, CA Your Mission Activision Publishing is currently looking for a Producer to join the Call of Duty franchise. We are looking for an individual who has a passion and consistent track record for producing and launching incredible games.As a Producer on Call of Duty you will be responsible for providing support to the production and development teams in a variety of areas. This entails active involvement through all phases of development including pre-production, production, alpha, beta, submissions, and launch! Specific duties include but are not limited to leading all aspects of responsibilities related to QA, First Party submissions, build schedules, Marketing and PR strategies, Development Studio relationships, and project risk assessments. The Producer manages important areas of production and will work closely with senior team members as well as the Production Director to ensure the needs of the game are met through forward thinking and risk mitigation. Your responsibilities will include: Be responsible for different aspects of Call of Duty production including submission strategies, operations processes, schedule organization, build management, marketing initiatives, and other production responsibilitiesProvide ongoing risk assessments to production team leadership with respect to project hazards and bottlenecks regarding game schedule and quality. Producer should come prepared to offer potential solutions or next steps.Work closely with Development Studios, QA, Localization, Submission Teams, and other support groups to be responsible for submission of game code to first parties. Adjust schedules as required to keep current with shifting development needs and ensure on-time release for any publicly announced dates.Build strong relationships with Development Teams as part of providing support to the game development process by providing clear task prioritization as well as game feedback.Be a primary point of contact for cross-functional groups including Brand Management, Consumer Marketing, Public Relations, etc.Contribute constructive, creative feedback to production team leadership to help ensure the game is meeting quality and feature goalsRecord meeting summaries as needed, and translate into a coherent, organized list of action items and next steps for the team Player Profile: Resourceful, steadfast and committed to delivering resultsEarns trust & respect of peers; is viewed as a great teammateBuilds strong relationships across the organization (publishing/development)Can influence without authorityMaintains high standards notwithstanding pressing deadlinesEffectively balances competing priorities and devotes time to what is most importantUnderstands fundamentals of scoping, scheduling, staffing, and project managementAble to create scenarios for submission and release; knowledge of First Party timelines and proceduresUnderstands how to tailor communication style to the audience in the conversation (internal/external/developer/executive)Ability to prepare waterfalls, roadmaps, short-to-medium term schedulesAble to identify bottlenecks in a project workflow/scheduleAble to identify problems and provide options for resolution within owned areasProactive & productive; responds quickly to challengesActively manages own tasks and responsibilities to ensure deadlines are metGood enough, isn't; a passionate advocate for excellence The Producer should also demonstrate: Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsStrong project management skills including organized and focused task prioritizationProminent ability to successfully navigate ambiguityAbility to self-manage and self-paceAbility to adapt to changing situationsAbility to work under pressureGood knowledge of game development methodologiesPositive attitude and passion for making gamesCall of Duty franchise knowledge strongly preferredPassion for First Person Shooter games preferred Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together! We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up!Ready to Activate Your Future?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.RewardsWe 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 $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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.

Hi, Hope your day has been going well so far! My name is Sudhir Awasthi and I work as a Recruiter for Akkodis. I am currently recruiting for Sr. Technical Program Manager in Santa Monica, CA which looks like something you might be interested in at this point in your career. I realize I may have an out-of-date resume; however, if my timing is good and you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please give me a call at my number below, or reply to this email with the best time/number to reach you. If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in, but know of someone, that might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Here are the specs on the role, for your record: Akkodis is seeking Sr. Technical Program Manager for 16 Months Contract with a client located in Santa Monica, CA. Pay Range - $90/hr.; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.JOB TITLE: 14208984 Senior Technical Program Manager ProgrammaticEMPLOYMENT TYPE/DURATION:W2 only. 16 months.LOCATION DETAILS:onsite 3 days/week in Santa Monica or LAABOUT THE ROLE: Locations: SANTA MONICA/LAON SITE 3 DAYSMust Haves:1. Agile Experience - 2+ years2. JIRA Experience - 2+ years- Must be able to work in Jira3. Advertising or Technology Experience - 2+ yearsIn addition:a Senior Technical Program Manager that can run a program on their own; if they come from a FANG or Media Entertainment that would be great.they are going to be working on our Programmatic Analytics program, it is VERY technical and they will need to have a basic understanding of how Programmatic and Advertising works, or they will get lost very quickly- MUST HAVE-have some ability to write SQL, know about database, Snowflake, MicroStrategy, Tableau - in the sense that this person will be working in sprints, roadmaps, schedules and dealing with the technical teams so must be able to interpret requirements and operationalize into sprints, create user stories, etc.from the following background who went into Program Management would be good- QA, Product Mrg, developer turned PM, again as this is very technical.Program Manager Accountabilities:• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of extraordinarily high-profile technical, product or software development projects from start to finish. Projects assigned to this level tend to be of the highest complexity and strategic priority.• Performs all other responsibilities of a Technical Program Manager at an expert level, plus:• Forecasts project risks proactively; analyzes and communicates prioritized mitigation plans to stakeholders• Understands all project domain components, including architecture, tools and deployment practices that development team is employing; can explain the purpose of component decisions at a high level• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of highly complex technical programs from start to finish• Performs all other responsibilities of a Program Manager at an expert level, plus:• Assists in triage of other projects or programs and makes recommendations to senior-level leadership• Serves as subject matter expert and "go to" person for guidance in program management discipline• May Manage smaller teams of professional employees related to area of focus or expertise• Defines, optimizes, and manages Agile project management ceremonies and processes at the team-of-teams levelCommunications / Interactions:• Interacts with internal and external peers and management to share highly complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions• Presents issues to and works with management and executive leadership to resolve critical resource conflicts• Demonstrates expertise in technical project/program domain and able to confidently discuss with project team, neighbors, and stakeholders, including translating technical domain details to executive leadershipTypically has 8 or more years of progressively complex related experience with 0-3 years management experience.• BA/BS or equivalent experience required• Expert knowledge and experience with the software development life cycle; experience in streaming media software, broadcast technology, and/or media engineering preferred• Mastery of project management tools used in business/project area• Mastery in Agile or Waterfall Project Management methods that may include Scrum, Kanban, and/or Scaled AgileRequired Education BSIf you are interested in this Sr. Technical Program Manager job in Santa Monica CA, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.If you have questions about the position, please contact Sudhir Awasthi at 610-735-8014 or [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefits Offering Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.Akkodis.com/en/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Team Name:Job Title:Cloud Systems EngineerRequisition ID:R023075Job Description:Blizzard Cloud is dedicated to powering the world's most epic entertainment experiences. To achieve this, we understand that epic entertainment demands epic infrastructure. Our mission is to provide a world class hybrid cloud with global reach. We focus on technologies that make Blizzard efficient, consistent, agile and portable across private and public cloud. We empower rapid iteration and rapid delivery - everywhere our game developers and player community need it.While we continue to scale and grow an awesome private cloud, our strategy for the future is hinged upon hybrid cloud. We value public cloud for functionality, reach and scale when it makes sense. The agility offered by hybrid has realised us many successes. As we continue to chart this course, we need an awesome Cloud Systems Engineer to help us deliver on our goals. That's where you come in.This role will be focused on driving engineering excellence into the design and deployment of our public clouds governance framework covering AWS, GCP and Alibaba. This involves working closely with engineering peers across Cloud, Infrastructure, Networks and Security as well as understanding and delivering on customer requirements across multiple public clouds and our private cloud. You will be passionate about cloud technologies and speak with authority on best practices and engineering discipline learned through trial and error, not just books and docs. This role will provide exposure to all elements of our hybrid cloud offering. If this sounds awesome to you, then let's talk.ResponsibilitiesTypical day-to-day responsibilities include the following:Support existing tools and utilities written in GolangUtilize Kubernetes for deploying and managing our suite of tools and servicesOperate and administer in a Linux environmentManage and improve the GitOps pipeline that is utilized by internal customersMaintain and support a framework written in Terraform for governing AWS, GCP, and AlibabaDesign, implement and maintain a governance frameworks using Terraform Skills/Experience3+ years of experience in similar roles, with a strong emphasis on building resources in public cloudsProficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as codeExperience programing using languages such as Golang or PythonHands-on experience with KubernetesExperience with GitOps methodologiesFamiliarity with AWS, GCP, and Alibaba cloud platformsPlusesBuilding and implementing governance frameworks written in terraformProficiency in deploying and managing infrastructure using ArgoCDExperience in Azure, including provisioning and managing resources, implementing governance policiesKnowledge of networking concepts and security best practices in cloud environmentsExperience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, GrafanaThis role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Albany, NY or 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 arrangementsYour PlatformBest 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 [email protected]. 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.RewardsWe 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 $77,500.00 - $143,376.00 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.

Team Name:Job Title:Lead Technical Program Manager, Production TechnologyRequisition ID:R023121Job Description:At Blizzard Entertainment, the Production Technology org includes our Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) who use systems expertise combined with software engineering patterns to help define, create, and support the architecture, build systems, orchestration, and operations of services across the business. The role is composed of dedicated engineers that are focused on evangelizing reliability-as-a-feature through monitoring, service-level objectives, automation, everything-as-code, and testing.Blizzard's games and platforms reach a global audience of passionate gamers. The scale is massive and the challenges are very real, but wise application of technology is the answer to keep it all running reliably with minimal guidance. Our Technical Program Managers (TPMs) are at the heart of this work, working directly with the engineering teams from idea to launch to deliver the most epic (and reliable!) experiences... ever.This role is a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is 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.As a Lead TPM within the Production Technology org at Blizzard, you may find yourself...Coordinate and improve impact across several groups of SREs while minimizing duplicated effortsEvaluating the challenges of our org and partner teams and applying your experience to help lead the assembled team(s) to provide strong value-driven solutions.Mentoring, developing, and inspiring, as well as learning from, the TPMs that report to youContinuously working with Production Technology leadership, as well as the business as a whole, to make our team a top-tier destination for the most dedicated engineers in the industryUsing your strong oral and written communication skills to ensure all Blizzard product teams have a direct connection into Blizzard's centralized technology and platform departmentsPresenting novel ideas, solutions, and projects to both small and large audiencesUsing a well-rounded perspective when prioritizing efforts to improve business value and satisfy team needsBuilding and actively maintaining positive, collaborative relationships across the companyChampioning automation to reduce toil and increase development velocityIdentifying and eliminating risks and blockers. Communicating project status to interested parties.Creating urgency and momentum for projects that may not have a firm deadline.You may succeed in this role if you...Love to tackle novel and exciting problemsDislike solving the same problems over-and-over- so you automate or eliminate themAre inspired to make everyone's job easier by improving workflowsStrive to be better, smarter, and faster tomorrow than you are todayEnjoy trying new technologies and tools to improve what we're doing todayLike to collaborate with others to solve problems, share knowledge, and provide feedbackCan self-assess the needs of a system or team, and make a case to prioritize that workRelish working with engineers from multiple teams to create solutions that focus on providing value to our playersAre emotionally intelligent and self-aware in all personal interactionsHelp your peers succeed as much as you canTypes of projects you may work on...Managing the portfolio of work that iteratively improves services and infrastructure supporting Blizzard's incredible platforms and gamesDefining the future of running services for our platforms and games with KubernetesSupporting our massive global data platforms across multiple cloudsPlanning and coordinating service migrations from one cloud/data center to anotherWorking closely with our all teams at Blizzard to help define how future products should operateDriving the planning and execution of stress tests to validate scale expectations vs realityAreas of Focus for the SREs at BlizzardAs a TPM, you will be orchestrating projects and planning for the SREs in our department. SREs at Blizzard are expected to become experts in the technologies used by the teams they are working with. Below is a non-exhaustive list of technologies SREs may be exposed to:Service-Level Objectives (SLI, SLO, SLA, Error Budget, Burn Rate)Distributed Systems (architectures, micro-services, high-availability, elections)Configuration Management (Puppet, Hiera, Terraform, Terragrunt, Ansible)Container Computing (Docker, Kubernetes, Service Mesh)Cloud Services and Architecture (AWS, GCP, OpenStack)Distributed Message Bus (RabbitMQ, Kafka)Proxies and Load Balancing (Nginx, HAProxy, Envoy)Monitoring (Prometheus, Kibana, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Datadog)Logging (Splunk, SysLog, ELK Stack, Linux Journal, grep)Source Control (GitHub Enterprise, Perforce)CI/CD (Jenkins, Argo, Spinnaker)Linux (bash, debugging, tuning)Networking (triaging, packet loss, routing)Programming (Python, Go, C#, C++, Shell, PowerShell)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 [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.Your PlatformBest 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 WorldActivision 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 [email protected]. 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.RewardsWe 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 $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 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.