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Blizzard Entertainment

Esports Product Manager, Overwatch Collegiate

The world needs heroes-- Are you with us? Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced esports product manager to lead the design and execution of collegiate esports programs for Overwatch.

The ideal candidate has a passion for esports and Overwatch, strong understanding of college sports, and proven history of managing complex projects with diverse stakeholders. The candidate should have experience working with distributed teams, an understanding of event and broadcast management, and hold themselves to an unwavering quality standard. You'll drive collegiate programs across North America and inform our global efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead an internal team responsible for the global execution of high profile collegiate esports competitions and other events for Overwatch
  • Collaborate with the internal stakeholders to design and iterate formats and systems that meet key game objectives, while also aligning with esports business priorities
  • Work with partners to ensure high-quality and impactful broadcast production
  • 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, tournament administration, player and talent management, promotion, legal framework, merchandise, live events, live broadcasts and communications (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
  • Manage and iterate business model for programs
  • 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 development teams, community, marketing, public relations, events, broadcast, IT, legal, web, and others

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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 and broadcast production
  • Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, management, and communications 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
  • Strong understanding of college sports ecosystem
  • Passionate player of video games, particularly Overwatch
  • Boundless enthusiasm for esports
  • Able to occasionally travel, including internationally

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.

 

Job ID: oFvt5fws
Employment Type: Other

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