Sr. Manager – Publishing Product Management
| Company | Riot Games |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or comparable work experience.
- 8+ years of experience in game publishing or a similar field, with a focus on leading regional or subregional teams to deliver on product, marketing, and ecosystem goals.
- 5+ years of experience in management roles within gaming, sports, or media industries.
- Proven experience in managing regional budgets, including allocating resources effectively and tracking financial performance.
- Significant experience in launching or scaling game products or services across different regions or markets.
- Extensive experience working in a global video game or entertainment company, with a strong understanding of the fighting game genre player base and community.
- Deep understanding of cultural nuances and regional market trends, with the ability to advocate for local needs in global decision-making.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects or initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with global goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute subregional strategies aligned with regional and global priorities, focusing on product ecosystems, community engagement, and market trends.
- Oversee subregional budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and tracking performance to optimize results.
- Recommend and align country-based OKRs linked to regional key results, set performance indicators, and track publishing efforts’ performance. Support teams in maintaining a data-informed perspective on their work and individual expectations.
- Represent the region in ecosystem-level conversations, participating in key workstreams to ensure regional needs are addressed.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regional needs are prioritized in global decision-making.
- Identify risks in regional projects and provide cultural and market expertise to ensure alignment with global strategies.
- Build and manage a high performing, regionally diverse team. Recruit and mentor team members and foster a diverse and growth-oriented team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Multilingual capabilities relevant to the subregions, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and partners.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies for publishing and community engagement.
- Proven success working in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams across various geographies.
- Deep expertise in the fighting game genre, including its market dynamics, competitive scene, player communities, and cultural impact.