Esports Product Manager

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Montreal is seeking an Esports Product Manager to manage the North American esports ecosystem. You will develop strategies, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure operational success across esports programs. The ideal candidate has expertise in esports operations and excellent communication skills, fluent in both English and French. Join us in shaping the future of esports by creating engaging competitions and fostering collaboration across the industry.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative workspace

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of esports games, especially FPS games.
• Ability to take ownership of projects.
• Passionate about creating meaningful competitions.
• Wants to work in a diverse international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the NA esports ecosystem.
• Manage operational relationships with organizations.
• Support internal stakeholders in creating esports products.
• Track KPIs for regional programs.

Skills

Experience in esports competitive operations

Communication skills

Collaboration

Research

Fluent in English

Fluency in French

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Suite (Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Miro

Discord

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Esports Product Manager to join the ranks of our North America regional esports team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Esports in North America, you will contribute to shaping the future of the NA esports ecosystem, from the professional to amateur level.

Your product manager expertise, coupled with strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset, will be instrumental in developing a sustainable NA Esports ecosystem. By leveraging these qualities, you will help shape dynamic programs and partnerships that contribute to the growth and long-term success of the region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop & Sustain the NA Esports Ecosystem

• Gather expertise from all project stakeholders and use market & consumer data to enrich discussions and drive decisions on the NA level.
• Build local strategies to develop & sustain NA esports ecosystems from professional, amateur, and collegiate ecosystems and drive growth and long-term success of the region.
• Design, plan, and execute NA regional esports programs in collaboration with partners to drive BR6 viewership, player engagement & revenues.
• Develop functional processes between the various internal and external entities to execute competitions and broadcasts effectively.
• Track and report KPIs for regional programs to reach global objectives.

Provide Operational Support & Foster Collaboration

• Manage day-to-day operational relationships with professional organizations & drive ecosystem synergy.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (brand, marketing, live events, broadcast, and communications teams) to create & support Esports products.
• Support the associate director as the point of contact for all regional organizations on strategic topics.
• Be responsible for external business partner relationships with third-party vendors within the region, quality assurance of services delivered, and evaluation of the collaboration from RFP to end of contract for NA competitions.
• Ensure that the global esports team receives frequent updates on all regional developments and has all the information needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Practical experience in the esports competitive operations is required. Experience & knowledge of the North America region is recommended.
• Rigorous, tactful, and creative, you are a uniting force and have good communication skills. Fluent in English.
• Wants to work in a diverse international environment with people from various continents and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects. Anticipates problems, marshals resources, and does what it takes to get the job done.
• Has deep knowledge of esports games, especially FPS games, ecosystems, competitions, formats, organizations, and major service providers in the industry.
• Understands the elements to build successful esports competitions, such as broadcast, tournament operations, administration, and events.
• Is passionate about creating meaningful competitions and building an effective pathway from grassroots to the professional level in a wide variety of markets and games.
• Hard skills: Experience with MS Suite (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), Miro, and Discord
• Soft skills: research, writing, collaboration, communication, organization, adaptation to change.
• Fluency in French

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. When you join Ubi MTL, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

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