Technical Program Manager II - DevCon

4 Months ago • 4 Years + • Program Management

Job Summary

Job Description

Riot Games seeks a Technical Program Manager II to lead cross-functional teams in delivering large programs aligned with strategic priorities. This role involves coordinating development projects, integrating Riot's games with DevCon products, implementing delivery framework standards, and coaching team members. Responsibilities include aligning teams toward complex programs, creating program plans with cross-functional teams, evangelizing processes, managing Agile project events, reporting on program performance, organizing program-level planning, managing risks and issues, fostering transparency, maintaining partner relationships, assisting in product release plans, and understanding fiscal practices. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of relevant experience, excellent teamwork and communication skills, experience with Scrum/Agile, advanced Jira skills, and software development/infrastructure knowledge.
Must have:
  • 4+ years relevant experience
  • Excellent teamwork & communication
  • Scrum/Agile experience
  • Advanced Jira user
  • Software development knowledge
Good to have:
  • Program experience in large org
  • Agile certifications (PSM, PSPO, etc.)
  • Atlassian certifications
Perks:
  • Open paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401k with company match

Job Details

Technical Program Managers at Riot lead passionate, cross-functional teams to achieve player value through the delivery of large programs that are aligned with Riot's strategic priorities.

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will coordinate important development projects and lead the integration of Riot's games with the DevCon suite of products. You will begin working with cross-functional Scrum teams and will be responsible for implementing and upholding standards for our delivery framework, as well as coach your team members on best practices for program delivery.  You will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Program Management for DevCon.

Responsibilities:

  • Align autonomous teams towards complex cross-business unit programs centered around Riot's strategic technology priorities.
  • Create program plans with cross functional teams such as, creative, architecture, operations, technical teams, and leadership.
  • Evangelize processes and delivery methodologies to ensure we accomplish our program goals.
  • Facilitate and manage Agile project management events and processes for medium to large project teams.
  • Report on program performance, ensuring each program achieves milestones against its objective.
  • Organize program-level planning, communication, and team member rituals.
  • Manage risks and issues across programs and within teams.
  • Foster transparency and predictability by building and maintaining roadmaps for assigned programs.
  • Maintain partner relationships, providing visibility into workstreams and maintaining partner satisfaction.
  • Assist in the creation of product release and go-to-market plans.
  • Understand fiscal practices and controls, recording, and reporting on program expenditures & ROI.

Required Qualifications 

  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
  • Experience with iterative development methodologies like Scrum & Agile 
  • Advanced level experience as a Jira power user 
  • Experience in software development, infrastructure, or live operations management
  • Familiarity with technical components of projects including architecture, tools and deployment practices that development teams employ.
  • Desire to improve Riot's ability to make the impossible happen for players.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Previous program experience in a large distributed organization.
  • Experience managing hardware/software/video game products through the entire life cycle – from conception, development and launch to maintaining and operating a live service.
  • Agile certifications (e.g. PSM, PSPO, CSM, CSPO)
  • Atlassian certifications

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and collaboration that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

 

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 for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the and . 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 and our ongoing work to build the .

 

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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