Sr. Manager, Publishing Product Management, 2XKO AMER

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Product Management • $206,700 PA - $289,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As the 2XKO Pub Lead for AMER, you will be responsible for leading the publishing efforts and community engagement in locally served countries and languages within your subregion. You will develop and execute subregional strategies, oversee budgets, and track performance. You will also represent the region in ecosystem-level conversations and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will be managing a team and ensuring regional needs are prioritized in global decision-making. You will also Identify risks in regional projects and provide cultural and market expertise to ensure alignment with global strategies.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of experience in game publishing or a similar field.
  • 5+ years of experience in management roles within gaming, sports, or media industries.
  • Proven experience in managing regional budgets and allocating resources effectively.
  • Significant experience in launching or scaling game products or services across different regions.
Good to have:
  • Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in business, marketing, or a related field.
  • Multilingual capabilities relevant to the subregions.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Proven success working in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams.
Perks:
  • Open paid time off policy
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401k with company match

Job Details

As the 2XKO Pub Lead for AMER, you will be responsible for leading the publishing efforts and community engagement in locally served countries and languages within your subregion. Reporting to the GM of Americas, you will drive subregional strategies aligned with the broader regional and global objectives. Your deep understanding of market trends and cultural nuances will be critical as you work to deliver exceptional value to players while ensuring optimal operational efficiency and performance.

You will play a key role in advocating for your subregion’s needs in global decision-making processes and ensuring that subregional product ecosystems and community involvement thrive. In this role, you’ll also oversee budgeting and resource allocation to support the successful execution of regional goals.

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.

Required Qualifications: 

  • 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.

Desired 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.

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 the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

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.

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.

 

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. 

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