About the role
Technical Product Managers combine deep technical knowledge and experience with product leadership capabilities to enable Riot Games to deliver key products and experiences. As a Senior Technical Product Manager for Organized Play on Publishing Platform, you will manage high-complexity, cross-functional products that power real-time data streaming, tournament ecosystem orchestration, and live broadcast tooling across esports global events.
Responsibilities
- Be accountable for Global Live Operations - safeguarding the 99.9% reliability SLA for core infrastructure during mission-critical windows including Worlds, VCT Champs China, and EWC
- Direct real-time features including LiveStats, Summoner's Rift Broadcast Banners, and Esports Observer Replica systems
- Drive the product definition and rollout of the Esports Data Platform, including integration with external partner teams like GRID
- Lead highly technical, multi-team dependencies including TFT Unreal engine integration, tournament bracket platform services, authentication scaling, and Esports Game management tooling
- Develop a deep understanding of customer, partner, and esports ecosystem needs
- Own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for esports and community products
- Lead cross-functional product execution from conception through delivery and iteration
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Technical Product Management, Software/Game Development, or Engineering
- 7+ years of dedicated product management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong technical background in esports technologies and broadcast operations
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading teams through the full product development lifecycle
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in med-large size organizations
- Experience working on live service games or other software operating at a global scale
- Passion for esports, community play events, and Riot's games
- Familiarity with the game platform lifecycle, including art toolchains, game engines, and live operations workflows
- Experience taking a nebulous technology concept and turning it into a shipped product with clear KPIs
Conditions
- Locations: Los Angeles, USA; Mercer Island, USA
- Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules
- Medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match