Senior Game Product Manager - Core Gameplay & Live Ops

Riot Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Game Product Manager in Los Angeles to lead strategic planning for core gameplay systems on an unannounced R&D project. You will own roadmaps, partner with production and analytics, and drive outcomes that align with Riot's game vision and live service approach.

The role emphasizes player empathy, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering player-centric gameplay experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience, with 3+ in Product Management or Strategy
• Deep understanding of game development and live service games business
• 3+ years leading or influencing cross-functional teams with teamwork and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of player needs to drive vision, strategy, and roadmap for core gameplay mechanics and systems
• Collaborate with project leaders to deliver player-focused gameplay elements including progression and live ops
• Maintain audience empathy to inform strategy and opportunity spaces in competitive PvP genres
• Contribute to live operations strategy ensuring alignment with overall product plans
• Operationalize impact by aligning team efforts with holistic product strategy and production
• Partner with insights, research, and analytics to base development on data and learn from results

Skills

Product Management

Strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

First-principles thinking

Gameplay systems

Job description

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Game Product Manager in Los Angeles to lead strategic planning for core gameplay systems on an unannounced R&D project. You will own roadmaps, partner with production and analytics, and drive outcomes that align with Riot's game vision and live service approach.

The role emphasizes player empathy, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering player-centric gameplay experiences at scale.