Lead Product Manager, SEA Valorant eSports

Job Description

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it's for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

Riot has now put the ''s'' in Riot Games with the launch of Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, and VALORANT. As Riot provides players more opportunities to engage with League and new IPs, the Esports Pillar is responsible for exploring and identifying new esports products to delight players.

That's where you come in.

As the Lead Product Manager, SEA Valorant, you will architect and execute the vision for VALORANT Esports in SEA and ensure successful delivery of events and content by working with global and local esports and publishing teams, as well as third-party operators. Reporting directly to the Head of SEA Esports, you will lead the SEA VALORANT Esports product team and collaborate with various functional teams to deliver holistic, outstanding experiences for players, fans, and esports organizations in the SEA VALORANT Esports ecosystem.

As a Rioter in Singapore, you'll join a tight-knit group of exceptionally bright-minded individuals who share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention, and passion for gaming. Riot Games Singapore is dedicated to creating tailored player experiences that show local players they aren't lost in translation.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and drive an overarching strategy for VALORANT Esports in the SEA market, including setting vision and strategic priorities, establishing the roadmap, and developing growth plans
• Own the holistic fan and competitor experience, and act as both the product leader and partner to other Riot teams to ensure the product vision is delivered
• Manage the regional VALORANT Esports product P&L, preparing and presenting insights, reports, and recommendations to senior stakeholders as necessary
• As the main representative of the league, manage external relationships with teams, fans, partners, and media
• Act as an internal fusion point between competitive operations, events, broadcast production, business development, marketing, and regional leadership
• Align with the Global and APAC Riot team to ensure alignment on and delivery of the global vision for the sport at the local level

Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in product management or strategy in esports, games, entertainment, tech, and traditional sports industries
• 3+ years of experience in the esports industry
• Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Deep understanding of VALORANT, VALORANT Esports, and the esports industry
• Proven ability to create and lead the execution of a multi-year strategy including P&L
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading a team or a large scale project involving numerous contributor

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in the esports industry, especially as a product owner or project manager
• Experience managing and operating a P&L with direct accountability
• Experience building and managing a team of direct reports, including performance management
• Experience outsourcing work to tournament organizers, production companies, and/or broadcasters
• Experience in large scale commercial deals with media companies, corporate partners, and/or the advertising business
• Experienced and comfortable acting as a public facing leader
• An advanced degree in business or law is a plus
• Fluency in a second language used in SEA is a plus

Don't forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we'll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.

It is the policy of Riot Games Services Pte. Ltd. and each of its affiliates (collectively, ''Riot Games'') to provide equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants for employment. Riot Games does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic pro

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0031j-3-145-15-205-42 in your application.