Director, Game Product Management - Cross-VALORANT ; XVX

Director, Game Product Management – Cross-VALORANT Experience (XVX)

Game Product Managers at Riot lead passionate teams to create and evolve products and experiences for our players. We seek to deeply understand our product’s audience and drive strategy to create value for players and for Riot. We help concept, build, and influence projects at all stages of production.

As a Director, Games Product Management at Riot, you will combine deep knowledge of players, systems, and technology with product leadership capabilities to drive player, product and business impact. You will be the PM Lead for the Cross-VALORANT Experience Initiative on VALORANT, defining the long‑term vision of the team’s feature roadmap by evaluating opportunity areas and prioritizing features based on player impact.

The Cross‑VALORANT Experience team (XVX) is responsible for providing a cohesive and holistic experience for millions of players worldwide, setting up VALORANT to continue its success for new and existing players alike. This area connects to the entire product, from front‑end UI down to low‑level performance, and ensures a high‑quality player experience via close partnerships with all other VALORANT teams.

You will be accountable for the holistic player journey throughout the VALORANT client and maintain a high level of in‑game quality and performance on PC and console for players worldwide.

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for player‑facing and highly technical opportunities on the VALORANT XVX team.
• Improve the core loop in the player flow by enhancing session start, in‑game, and post‑game experiences so each match feels rewarding and naturally leads to the next.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving skills, anticipating future challenges and orchestrating multi‑team responses to meet evolving needs of players and development teams worldwide.
• Work across all game teams and lead highly complex cross‑game projects representing the holistic out‑of‑game player experience.
• Manage technical complexity, validating requirements and designs for data‑intensive projects, and communicating technical tradeoffs to a non‑technical audience.
• Partner and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Product, and Insights to align on product and technical plans and ensure alignment with the game team’s and Riot’s goals.
• Manage relationships with partners, stakeholders, and customers, and provide direct management over PMs and TPMs within the organization.

• Experience leading teams through feature development (planning, execution, delivery, post‑release support).
• 8+ years experience in game/software development.
• 6+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Producer on medium to large teams.
• 4+ years of direct people‑management experience.
• Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of player/customer needs within complex audience segments and the ability to anticipate future demands.
• Understanding of mechanics used in Free‑to‑Play games to drive engagement and revenue, either through design or personal experience.
• Experience leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams to successful major product outcomes.
• Experience breaking down complex problems and problem spaces using various business or product frameworks and crafting optimal solutions for players and the business.

• Experience in video game production, product management, consulting, or business strategy for consumer‑facing products preferred.
• Deep understanding of video games, video game systems, and player behavior either professionally or personally.
• MBA or advanced degrees in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline, or comparable work experience (meaningful work experience = 3+ years in relevant space).

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time‑off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401(k) with company match. Check…