Game Product Manager II (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Game Product Manager II (Gamedev): Support the development of gameplay features and content for VALORANT with an accent on product opportunities, prioritization, and roadmap vision. Focus on cross-discipline collaboration, experiment design, and data analysis to improve the game's ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles or Mercer Island, USA

Salary: $150,000.00 - $209,600.00 USD

Company

Riot Games is dedicated to creating games and experiences that make it better to be a player, focusing on teamwork and unique perspectives.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Insights, Production, Engineering, Design, and Art teams to develop products that improve VALORANT’s gameplay ecosystem.
• Utilize game knowledge to anticipate and serve player needs.
• Analyze player data and product results to find actionable business insights.
• Help feature teams prioritize their efforts, considering product impact, delivery timelines, and opportunity costs.
• Communicate strategic recommendations and product outcomes to business leaders and decision-makers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in video game production, product management, analytics, consulting, or business strategy for consumer-facing products.
• 2+ years of experience shipping content or features on a live service video game or SaaS technology product.
• Experience using data to inform decision-making on competitive, multiplayer games.
• Focus on data-informed decision-making, solving problems effectively even with incomplete information or the absence of data.
• Ability to break down complex problems using various business or product frameworks.
• Self-motivated with a desire to work with people to navigate through ambiguity.

Nice to have

• Experience leading game/technology feature development from 0 to 1.
• Experience working with game design.
• Experience playing competitive multiplayer games, especially FPS or VALORANT specifically.
• MBA or advanced degrees in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, or comparable work experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules for work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.