Game Product Manager, Events - FFGS

Production Group Game Product Manager, Events - FFGS Shanghai, China... Job Id: REQ-0008206 Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience. We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints. That's where you come in. Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience. We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. Like us, you take play seriously; you’re passionate about games. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints. That's where you come in. As a Game Product Manager, Events on the Fight For the Golden Spatula (FFGS) team, you will collaborate with product leaders on the vision, strategy, and execution of the events experience for FFGS . You will partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that FFGS delivers a successful and resonant events experience for players. You will engage deeply with the community and player data to ensure that the team is delivering maximum value, maintaining a singular focus on providing the best possible player experience. You will report to the Manager on Game Production. As a Rioter in China, you'll join a team of internationally and culturally diverse professionals that share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention and maniacal passion for gaming. To reinforce Riot’s collaborative culture in our China offices, we’ve decided to do away with the constraints of traditional hierarchical title structures that are more common in the region. Titles don’t really matter at any of Riot’s offices, but we chose to take this extra step in our China offices to foster a space where teamwork thrives. We believe that removing this constraint will promote individual autonomy, ownership, collaboration, and a focus on results. We promise you won’t need a title at Riot to make an impact. Responsibilities: • Create and drive alignment on events strategy, roadmap, and features that are both practical and audience driven. • Responsible for post-ship event analysis and accountable for future tactical optimizations that aligned with product and event goals • Drive IP-related events from start to finish by collaborating closely with our partners, providing players with immersive experience • Evaluate the competitive landscape to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to adjust events strategy and roadmap agilely • Have good knowledge of events both in Teamfight Tactics and Fight for the Golden Spatula, keep good track of them and be able to learn from them and share experience with internal and external partners. • Operate in an environment with high ambiguity and rapid rate of change. Be confident in communicating strategic recommendations for partners and senior leadership across organizations Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience designing events and events strategy in game industry • Experience in creating impactful event projects covering ideation, scoping, design and execution • Deep engagement with Teamfight Tactics and Fight For the Golden Spatulas. • Wide understanding of different player preferences and audience segments • Experience on driving collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders • Proficiency in both English and Mandarin. Desired Qualifications: • Experience with full-lifecycle feature or product ownership, from ideation to launch • Experience in global events design and strategy • Deep engagement with League of Legends, League of Legends: Wild Rift and other popular PVP games. Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously