Activision · 2 days ago
Senior Product Manager, Esports - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA
Irvine - Blizzard - Blizzard Way
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $162K/yr
8+ years expActivision is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies, and they are seeking a Senior Product Manager for Overwatch Esports. The role involves leading esports programs, managing live operations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful execution of esports strategies.
GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games
Responsibilities
You will work closely with cross-functional teams across Blizzard and external vendors—including product, production, design, engineering, community, marketing, broadcast, competitive operations, and analytics
Using player insights, competitive analysis, personal expertise, and gameplay feedback, you will help shape product design and guide day‑to‑day decisions for Overwatch Esports in alignment with the franchise vision
As a subject matter expert with broad esports experience, you will act as a strategic leader for the teams executing Overwatch Esports, navigating complex challenges and reporting progress to senior leadership
Contribute to the long-term vision for Overwatch Esports and its role within the franchise while upholding Blizzard values
Translate esports business strategy into actionable plans for live events, digital engagement, and monetization
Oversee daily operations of a live esports program, including broadcast production and competition execution
Ensure cohesive delivery of product vision by aligning internal teams and external vendors on requirements and implementation plans
Identify and understand player, fan, and influencer needs, integrating these insights into product strategy and communicating with key community figures
Maintain competitive integrity by understanding the fundamentals of fair play within Overwatch Esports
Interpret complex live broadcast workflows and collaborate directly with vendors to implement strategic adjustments
Serve as a representative of Overwatch Esports, maintaining strong communication with community stakeholders and influencers
Define program success metrics, track KPIs, and develop documentation and presentations for franchise leadership
Create and maintain clear product documentation to support cross-functional alignment
Coordinate effectively with global esports teams to ensure consistency and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
8+ Years of experience as a cross-functional Product Manager, Business Strategy, or Product Operations in Gaming, Esports, or Sports Entertainment. Or combination of education and practical experience
Experience setting the vision and executing live broadcast production of Esports or gaming programming
Experience in esports or sports competition operations, tournament administration, or sports media entertainment in a leadership role
Experience managing a Client-Vendor relationship at the AAA scale
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a proven track record of converting insights into decisions
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across departments and disciplines
Confident cross-functional leadership skills with a strong background in project management or business operations
Experienced with making data-driven decisions to create an optimal Overwatch Esports program for our fans
Ability to travel internationally for Overwatch Esports competition at Live Events across the Globe
Proficient skills in product documentation for pitching, reporting, or organization
Robust understanding and experience with FPS games, either having worked in the industry or as a player
Preferred
Understanding of AAA Game marketing and publishing strategy and process
Passion for Overwatch and a knowledge of its esports scene and community
MBA from a top business school or a relevant graduate degree offering expertise in business operations, product management, or esports management
Experience working with global teams in regions such as Korea, Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle-East
Deep understanding of live-service game engagement systems, esports event operations, game economies, and personalized commerce within a competitive gaming context
Deep understanding of the esports and sports industries, publisher strategies, and business drivers
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
Company
Activision
Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.
5001-10000 employees
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