Esports Product Manager for Hearthstone

Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception.

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced leader to help lead the global execution of Hearthstone esports products. The ideal candidate has a love of games (especially Hearthstone), a strong history of managing complex projects with diverse stakeholders, and a fierce passion for creating groundbreaking, epic-quality content. The candidate should also have experience working with global teams and an understanding of broadcast and event management.

* Collaborate with the Hearthstone development team to design and iterate formats and systems that meet franchise’s goals and align with Blizzard’s strategic vision for esports. * Work with regional teams and global partners to ensure uniform execution, including high quality and consistent broadcasts, live events, player interaction, and messaging. * Work with production vendors to deliver content that meets Blizzard’s goals and standards. * Define and communicate the program’s creative vision, structure, and branding. * Accountable for all aspects of program execution, including vendor selection and management, live broadcasts, administration, player and talent management, promotion, legal framework, and communications (internal and external). * Develop, track, and adhere to the Hearthstone esports budget. * Communicate product status reports, assessing risk and new opportunities in each region. * Collaborate with esports leadership to establish product key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure program success. * Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the company to execute plans, including the Hearthstone team, community, marketing, public relations, events, broadcast, IT, legal, Web, and others.

* 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, broadcast production and / or tournament operations * 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 * Passionate player of video games, particularly Blizzard games * Boundless enthusiasm for Esports * Able for occasional travel, including international travel