Director, Product Management, Publishing - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot’s mission is to put players at the center of everything we do.  We do this by continuing to evolve and deliver new experiences to players with games like Legends of Legends, VALORANT, 2XKO, and more. Riot is also expanding into the world of music/multimedia with the release of our animated series Arcane and music from KDA and True Damage.  In short - it’s an exciting time to be a “Rioter”.

WHO WE ARE: The Product Management, Publishing discipline partners closely with product and publishing leaders to bring forward analyses, recommendations, solutions, products, and strategies that address complex player experience and business issues to achieve the best outcomes for players that align to company goals. We are united by our desire to build player-focused strategies that maximize business so that we’re able to serve players for the long run. We support our recommendations with a myriad of sources and perspectives to ensure we’re informed by a deep understanding of who our players are in and out of the game. We work every day to make it better to be a player and are looking for a Director, Product Management, Publishing - R&D to join the game and publishing leadership team of an undisclosed game. 

ROLE: As a Director, Product Management, Publishing - R&D you will be an integral part of the game leadership team and the broader Games Publishing leadership team. You will partner closely with the game EP, and other leaders across games, publishing, entertainment, and esports to drive holistic strategic planning and lead cross-disciplinary teams to arrive at shared outcomes. You will specifically be tasked with building the publishing team for this game with the support of the Senior Director of Product Management, Publishing R&D and VP, Head of Global Publishing.

You must be comfortable operating in ambiguous spaces, driving clarity, and moving with a focused sense of urgency. You need to be a strategist, builder, and–most of all–a collaborator.

 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Executive Producer to bring clarity to holistic player and business outcomes as well as clear alignment around outcome priorities
• Lead the development of the holistic experience for players out of games–inclusive of outcomes, investments, and priorities 
• Develop a deep understanding of player community; representing their needs in critical product decisions, GTM, and the holistic player experience 
• Partner with insights and regional publishing teams to develop a nuanced understanding of both global and local player needs
• Advocate for the player community’s needs within broader portfolio conversations and strategy
• Drive holistic publishing vision for the game ecosystem in alignment with player and business outcomes
• Partner closely with publishing and game leadership to design and build an effective and impactful publishing team from the ground up
• Manage Publishing the team health and effectiveness through the ebbs and flows of the development cycle leading to and after launch
• Lead a cross functional and global publishing team
• Drive identified Riot ecosystem programs for the game
• Lead GTM planning and execution for PC/console title
• Hold teams accountable on execution of cross-Riot programs in support of the game 

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of publishing or product management experience, with a minimum 3+ years of experience in video games leading matrixed teams through new game development and into a successful launch
• 5+ years of experience connecting with or building strategies for passionate gaming communities.
• 5+ years of direct management experience
• 3+ years of P&L ownership experience
• Experience launching one or more global AAA titles on console and PC 
• Intimate knowledge of the global games landscape, current competition, innovations and trends, ever-evolving player expectations and how they impact our business
• Well-versed in leading cross-disciplinary, global matrixed teams and able to influence stakeholders at all levels 
• Deep experience in building holistic product strategy across complex experiences
• Experience leading or partnering with leaders on foundational strategic initiatives such as market/player definition, product positioning, and go-to-market planning 
• Experience leading teams towards a cohesive, audience-focused vision
• Experience working on cultural brands that serve passionate audiences at a global scale
• Understanding of cultural trends across entertainment, fan and youth culture
• Experience across PC, mobile, and console platforms
• Experience regularly interfacing with C-suite executives

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.