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Esports Product Manager, Overwatch
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced leader to manage the global execution of Overwatch esports. The ideal candidate has a passion for Overwatch, esports, and traditional sports and is expert at managing complex projects with diverse stakeholders. The candidate should have experience working with global teams, an understanding of broadcast and event management, and hold themselves to an unwavering quality bar.
Responsibilities
• Lead a team responsible for the global execution of professional Overwatch esports initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Overwatch game team Lead to design and iterate formats and systems that meet key game objectives, while also aligning with esports business priorities.
• Work with regional teams and global partners to ensure uniform execution, including high quality and consistent broadcasts, live events, player interaction, and messaging.
• Help to define and communicate the program’s creative vision, from structure to branding.
• Accountable for all aspects of program execution, including vendor selection and management, live broadcasts, administration, player and talent management, promotion, legal framework, and communication (internal and external).
• Track and stay within budgets globally, making crucial spending decisions where necessary.
• Communicate product status reports, assessing risk and new opportunities in each region.
• Work with the programming lead on distribution strategy, logistics, and content calendar.
• Collaborate with esports leadership to establish product KPIs and measure program success over time.
• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with teams across the company to execute plans, including the Overwatch team, community, marketing, public relations, events, broadcast, IT, legal, Web, and others.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in product, and / or program management
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in partner or vendor management
• Deep understanding of event management, broadcast production, and / or tournament operations
• Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, management, and communication skills
• Able to organize thoughts and make decisions under time constraints and a full work load
• Experience managing a budget and working with international teams
• Passionate player of video games, particularly Blizzard Entertainment games
• Able to travel frequently, including internationally, while carrying a full workload
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
◦ Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
◦ What games you are currently playing
**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!