As a
Sr. Manager, Esports Product Management, you will build esports ecosystems, with a focus on Teamfight Tactics, the worlds largest PC strategy game. You'll sit on game leadership teams to help steer TFT. Additionally, you'll support explorations on new titles. This role reports to the Director, Esports Product Management.
Responsibilities - 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
Required Qualifications - 7+ years of product leadership experience in esports or product management
- Proven ability to create and articulate a clear product vision and strategy
- A fan of TFT esports, with a demonstrated understanding of the esports ecosystem, the major players, and how the ecosystem fits together
- Background working with community members, especially streamers and content creators, to build programs and products that support their needs
- Experience managing complex, matrixed teams; including experience managing distributed teams
- Experience working with international teams, especially working with teams in China
- Holistic product P+L ownership/management experience
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Our Perks: Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our
benefits pages for more information.
- (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $206,700.00 - $289,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
