Business Manager, Integrated Communications (Contract) at Blizzard Entertainment

Santa Monica, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Excellence, Project Management, Financial Acumen, Budget Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Tracking, Executive Communication, Attention to Detail, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Vendor Management, Long-Range Planning, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Prioritization

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Job Title: Business Manager, Integrated Communications (Contract) Requisition ID: R026748 Job Description: Job Title: Business Manager, Integrated Communications (Contract) Reporting to: Head of Integrated Communications Department: Communications Location: Remote Your Mission The Integrated Communications team is seeking a highly organized, trusted, and execution‑oriented Business Manager to support the operational backbone of a fast‑moving, global comms organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned operator who thrives in complexity, brings exceptional attention to detail, and can create order, clarity, and momentum across multiple workstreams. The Business Manager will partner closely with senior communications leaders, finance, HR, and external partners to ensure strong operational hygiene around budgets, retainers, and annual planning. Seeking disciplined project execution and effective resource management across the international communications portfolio. This role is expected to begin and continue as a remote position. What you bring to the table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Responsibilities Own and drive initiatives for better operational excellence -- ensuring clear plans, timelines, dependencies, and accountability across global stakeholders. Establish and maintain lightweight but effective project management rhythms, tracking progress, risks, and follow‑ups across multiple concurrent workstreams for high priority projects. Assist with the planning and prioritization for Activision and Blizzard International Communications comms budgets, agency retainers, and long-range planning. Partner with Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and disciplined spend management. Help leaders understand resourcing tradeoffs, budget implications, and capacity constraints through clear, concise summaries. Build trusted relationships across regions and other functions, enabling smooth execution in a matrixed environment. Prepare clear, executive‑ready materials for review and alignment. What Success Looks Like The team feels more organized, predictable, and focused. Leaders have clear visibility into priorities, timelines, and resources. Budgets, vendors, and operational processes are well‑managed and compliant. Complex initiatives move forward smoothly. Qualifications & Skills Required 8+ years of experience in business management, operations, project management, or a similar role in a global, matrixed organization. Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to bring structure to complex, ambiguous environments. Strong financial acumen, including experience partnering with finance teams on budgets, forecasting, and spend tracking. High attention to detail paired with the ability to see the bigger picture. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights. High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a collaborative working style. Extra Points Experience supporting communications, marketing, or corporate affairs teams. Familiarity with global agency or vendor management models. Experience working across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) and time zones Your Platform Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted 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, talented 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. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. 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? 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, veterans, 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com 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. 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 $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 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. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Responsibilities

The Business Manager will drive initiatives for operational excellence, establishing project management rhythms to track progress and risks across multiple workstreams. This role also involves assisting with planning and prioritization for communications budgets, agency retainers, and long-range planning, while partnering with Finance for accurate reporting and disciplined spend management.