Job Title: Sr. Manager, Data Science and EconomicsReporting To: Director, Mobile AnalyticsDepartment: Global AnalyticsLocation: Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid, in office- 3 days/ week)Your Mission is:We are looking for a talented Data Science Manager to join our Mobile Analytics team. The team’s goal is to put science into product and marketing decisions and help to make a better game for both players and the company. Your product of focus is Call of Duty Mobile, one of the top mobile shooters on the market with over 10M global daily active users. You will be the technical leader for the data science and economics discipline, with a strong supporting team. First year responsibilities include: Partner with various product stakeholders to develop novel data science insights and solutions that directly impact feature roadmap, player retention and acquisition strategy, and economyAct as the thought leader for data scientists on the team, holding the team to a high technical standardHelp the team to expand technical depth on areas including, but not limited to, experimentation, causal inference, and econometrics Identify new opportunities in applying data science into product decisions and in-game economy policies, with an eye on evolving the team’s long-term competenceHelp define the group’s data science and economics roadmap and resource plans Player ProfileThe ability to communicate complex results to a wide variety of stakeholdersTeam and impact oriented, ability to build collaborative relationships effectively that leads to actionable solutions for the businessEager to lend your expertise in every data and analytic conversation and be an advocate for data science in gamingExpertise in econometrics, statistical inference, experimentation design and analysisExperience in developing Machine Learning models and/or optimization models a plus Proficient at performing analyses using R, Python, or similar toolsWorking knowledge of SQL, bonus for experience with big data tools and stacksAdvanced degree with a technical focus; PhD a plus10+ years of combined industry and research experience, with a minimum of 3 years in industry preferred.Our WorldAt 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.