Sr. Manager, Esports Product Management (TFT)

The Global Esports team is focused on delivering amazing player experiences through Riot Games global esports events and regional competitions. Our professional, semi-professional, and community competitive tiers in League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Riftbound, and 2XKO, involve thousands of players and hundreds of organizations competing every week online and in-person. 

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.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

 

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.