Job Summary:
Riot Games is focused on delivering amazing player experiences through global esports events. As a Sr. Manager in Esports Product Management, you will build esports ecosystems for Teamfight Tactics and support explorations on new titles while collaborating with various teams to enhance player experiences.
Responsibilities:
โข Partner with the Executive Producers and Publishing Leads to define outcomes for esports and align on a vision for the player experience for games, with a primary focus on Teamfight Tactics
โข Own the holistic player experience and partner with other Riot teams to champion execution against your vision - from live events and broadcast, to marketing and partnerships
โข Evaluate and refine existing programs, such as the TFT Open & Pro Circuit, to ensure they hold up against changing conditions and new information as the title continues to grow.
โข Partner with regional teams to develop a nuanced understanding of local player needs and ensure the global strategy is executed and amplified at the local level
โข Serve as a member of Game Leadership Teams, championing and aligning on esports strategy while contributing broader perspective beyond your functional lane to drive the best outcomes for the game
โข Manage the P&L and health of the esports ecosystems, both establishing and tracking metrics including viewership (e.g., AMA / PCU), audience satisfaction, and engagement (e.g., tournament participation)
โข Support as an esports craft lead globally, partnering with esports leads from League of Legends, VALORANT, and other titles, to set the vision for and hold a high performance bar
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 7+ years of product leadership experience in esports or product management
โข Proven ability to create and articulate a clear product vision and strategy
โข A fan of TFT esports, with a demonstrated understanding of the esports ecosystem, the major players, and how the ecosystem fits together
โข Background working with community members, especially streamers and content creators, to build programs and products that support their needs
โข Experience managing complex, matrixed teams; including experience managing distributed teams
โข Experience working with international teams, especially working with teams in China
โข Holistic product P+L ownership/management experience
โข Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
Company:
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.