Sr. Manager, Publishing Product Management, 2XKO APAC

Overview

Sr. Manager, Publishing Product Management - 2XKO APAC role at Riot Games. You will lead publishing efforts and community engagement in locally served countries and languages within your subregion, reporting to the GM of APAC. Drive subregional strategies aligned with regional and global objectives, and advocate for subregion needs in global decision-making. You will also oversee budgeting and resource allocation to support regional goals.

Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the role as published.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute subregional strategies aligned with regional and global priorities, focusing on product ecosystems, community engagement, and market trends.
• Represent the region in ecosystem-level conversations, participating in key workstreams to ensure regional needs are addressed.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regional needs are prioritized in global decision-making.
• Identify risks in regional projects and provide cultural and market expertise to ensure alignment with global strategies.
• Build and manage a high performing, regionally diverse team. Recruit and mentor team members and foster a diverse and growth-oriented team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or comparable work experience.
• 8+ years of in-depth experience in game publishing or a similar field, with a focus on leading regional or subregional teams to deliver on product, marketing, and ecosystem goals.
• 5+ years of experience in management roles within gaming, sports, or media industries.
• Significant experience in launching or scaling game products or services across different regions or markets.
• Extensive experience working in a global video game or entertainment company, with a strong understanding of the fighting game genre player base and community.
• Deep understanding of cultural nuances and regional market trends, with the ability to advocate for local needs in global decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects or initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with global goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Proven success working in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams across various geographies.
• Proven experience in managing regional budgets, including allocating resources effectively and tracking financial performance.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Multilingual capabilities relevant to the subregions, enhancing communication with local stakeholders and partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies for publishing and community engagement.
• Deep expertise in the fighting game genre, including its market dynamics, competitive scene, player communities, and cultural impact.

For this role, you’ll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Computer Games, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Internet

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