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Director, Operations
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Overwatch League is a global, world-class esports ecosystem designed from the ground up to ensure that teams and players can thrive for years to come, and that their fans have the best experience possible. Overwatch League melds Blizzard’s experience in esports with best practices of time-honored traditional sports. We’ll be launching Overwatch League in 2017.
As the director of operations for Overwatch League, you will lead the staff and manage all aspects of daily league operations while providing strong strategic guidance as global operations continue to expand. You will lead the organizational needs of the esports business while being a strong partner to the Overwatch commissioner and HR director. You will assist the commissioner with organizational structure and partner with HR to develop talent as you mentor and manage a passionate, engaged group.
This is a “start up” business within the Blizzard esports ecosystem. You must have an inherent desire to build and support multiple areas as both a leader and a true team player-- no task is too big or small. You will drive and advance league operations as you guide the team to work as one, cross-functionally across Blizzard and with partners. This role will constantly iterate on best practices-- from people to processes-- in order to output the highest quality esports tournaments and professional leagues operations.
You will work closely with the commissioner to help grow and develop Overwatch League and other esports initiatives, including production of live events and tournaments. You’ll collaborate with leadership of the game team to deliver an epic competitive Overwatch experience to players and fans. In addition, you will work closely with the central esports team and be the point person for relationships with key global partners.
This is a unique opportunity to innovate and lead-- your leadership, strategic vision, and passion will set the bar for global esports and league operations for years to come. If you share our dedication to games and esports and are excited by the opportunity to build and lead a world-class league, read on.
Responsibilities
• Lead diverse suite of daily league operations
• Define and drive consistent operational processes across the team
• Maintain strategic focus on raising Overwatch esports to global prominence
• Be a strong guide and leader to the team members, provide support and management
• Oversee budgets and P&L for league operations
• Oversee all large-scale events, production and promotions including broadcasting operations, sponsor relationships, league management, franchise and player interface
• Ownership of team development and recruitment in close partnership with the commissioner and human resources
• Grow the team, enable the best of each team member and having a keen interest in their career development
Qualifications
• 10+ years experience in entertainment, media, games, sports consulting or management, and / or large-scale event production
• 5+ years experience managing teams with global responsibility
• Demonstrated leadership successes in a range of environments, from large matrixed organizations to a start ups
• Strategic thinker with developed leadership, management, and communication skills
• Mature mentor and grower of talent
• Love of complex challenges and ability wear multiple hats
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to focus through competing and rapidly evolving priorities
• Efficient operator with a supreme focus on quality
• Networker and a connector, capable of using your sharp written and verbal communications skills to effectively work and negotiate with internal and external partners and sponsors
Pluses
• Extensive experience in competitive gaming or traditional sports
Required Application Materials
• Resume
• Cover Letter
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!