Senior Technical Producer - Central Technology, Data Foundations

Riot Games; California (MO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Riot Games in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Technical Producer to drive Data Foundations operations. You will steward the DF portfolio, manage vendor relations, and collaborate with DF engineering leads to optimize budgeting, forecasting, and governance.

Your role will blend program management with strategic facilitation across Riot. We value craft, collaboration, and decision-making that foregroundes teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years as a Producer, TPM, Chief of Staff, or similar in a technical org.
• Experience owning portfolio, vendor, or financial operations for a tech/platform team.
• Excellent communication translating complex ops to senior leaders.
• Proven ability to improve operating practices and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the Data Foundations portfolio and provide a clear, actionable view of status, risks, and commitments.
• Oversee DF's vendor portfolio, renewals, and operating model with Procurement, Purchasing, Finance, TSO, and Legal.
• Partner with Finance to deliver real-time budget visibility and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and surface value across Riot's data disciplines.
• Represent DF Business Operations in cross-Riot data forums and grow ownership over time.

Skills

Communication

Portfolio management

Technical program management

Data platform experience

AI & automation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

BI dashboards

Job description

As Technical Producers at Riot, we lead passionate technical teams and initiatives to create products and experiences that maximize developer and player value. We guide development, clear blockers, and help teams deliver in a sustainable way while creating a strong collaborative environment.

As a Senior Technical Producer on the Data Foundations (DF) Business Operations team, you will be a key steward of how the data platform organization operates — driving portfolio, vendor, and financial management. You will report to the Manager, DF Business Operations, and partner closely with DF engineering leads and other data / technology leaders across Riot.

Responsibilities:

• Own the Data Foundations (DF) portfolio as a live, trusted picture of what's on track, at risk, or off course, and drive commitments to clarity before they become risks.

• Own the strategy, posture, and renewal planning across DF's vendor portfolio — including our largest platform investments — and establish a durable operating model with Procurement, Purchasing, Finance, TSO, and Legal.

• Partner with Finance to give leadership real-time, trusted visibility into DF's budget, and ensure DF meets its forecasting, capitalization, and financial reporting obligations.

• Identify opportunities for DF and other related data disciplines across Riot to operate more effectively — whether streamlining internal operations, improving how we surface value to customers, or strengthening the business case for our investments and standards.

• Represent DF Business Operations in cross-Riot data forums and stakeholder rituals, growing into ownership over time.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Producer, Technical Program Manager, Chief of Staff, Business Operations lead, or comparable role in a technical organization.

• Experience owning portfolio, vendor, or financial operations for a technical or platform team.

• Excellent communication — able to translate complex operational detail into a clear "so what" for senior leaders.

• Demonstrated ability to improve operating practices across teams and functions, increasing clarity, efficiency, and execution over time.

• Experience applying AI and automation to streamline organizational workflows, accelerate decision-making, and increase operating leverage.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a data, developer, or infrastructure platform.

• SaaS vendor management at scale (renewal strategy, contract prep, QBRs).

• Finance partnership on budget forecasting, spend management, or capitalization.

• Fluency with Jira, portfolio reporting tools, and lightweight BI (SQL / dashboards).

• Prior experience in games or another creative-technical industry.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Our Perks:

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 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data

• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors

• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks

• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

(Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $185,200.00 - $258,000.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.