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, Project L, 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 We work every day to make it better to be a player and are looking for a Director, Product Management - Publishing, Unpublished R&D Product to join the game and publishing leadership team of an undisclosed game. 

　　ROLE: As a Director, Product Management - Publishing, Unpublished R&D Product you will be an integral part of the game leadership team and the broader Games Publishing leadership team.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 build strategy and a holistic player and business outcomes for the games ecosystem  Drive holistic publishing vision for the game ecosystem in alignment with EP’s vision Partner with brand leaders on games to ensure player experiences and marketing plans that deeply resonate with core audiences and build on the around-game experience Partner closely with publishing and game leadership when designing and building the publishing team Lead visioning and planning exercises for holistic player journey and experience planning for the game Hold teams accountable on execution of cross-Riot programs in support of the game

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of publishing or product experience, ideally 3+ years of experience in video games leading teams through new game development 5+ years of experience connecting with or building strategies for competitive gaming audiences 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  Experience leading or partnering with leaders on foundational strategic initiatives such as market/player definition, product positioning, and go-to-market planning  Experience across PC, mobile, and console platforms For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

　　Our Perks:

　　Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to 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.

　　Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.