Manager Product Esports World Cup

Team: Product EWC

Activity: Full-time

Role grade: Manager (6)

Direct reports: 0

Indirect reports: 0

Reporting to: Director Product EWC

Role location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

As the Manager Esports World Cup Product, you will support the development, execution, and enhancement of the Esports World Cup (EWC) tournaments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in esports product management, a deep understanding of the esports landscape, and the ability to drive initiatives that position the EWC as a premier event in the global esports calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and driving the overall strategy for the EWC, setting the vision and strategic goals.
• Co-develop design choices for the EWC, including qualifiers, activities, venues, and prize pools.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to enable the implementation of design choices.
• Support the continuous development of the Clubs Championship concept.
• Assist in developing and managing the broadcasting strategy for the EWC.
• Supervise the operations of the World Cup and provide on-site support throughout the event.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Clubs and Players, Community, Marketing, Games, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Conduct annual revisions of the product concept, including benchmarking and screening other esports events and league structures.
• Define and monitor strategic key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of events, driving decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collect feedback after tournaments and develop action plans for future events.
• Work on the overall product governance, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare status reports and updates for senior management and stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in the esports industry, with a focus on product management and event execution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Experience in managing large competitive products and designing esports ecosystems/tournaments.
• Expert knowledge of gaming genres relevant to esports, league structure, and the global esports event scene.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic and high-pressure work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Transportation allowance
• Competitive compensation
• Housing allowance
• VIP medical insurance
• Opportunity to work on a new exciting project with a group of passionate professionals. You will get the freedom to excel and make a real impact

Diversity Disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where our members, regardless of background or identity, have a sense of belonging. We genuinely believe that thanks to creating a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued, we can achieve more. Together, we want to reshape the boundaries of what is achievable in the esports domain.

About the Company

Esports World Cup Foundation