Remote Senior Esports Strategist — Data-Driven Visionary

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Strategist for a fully remote role to shape our client's competitive programs across top gaming titles. You will lead long-term strategies, analyze metas, scout talent, and translate insights into actionable plans that drive performance.

You'll collaborate with coaches and managers, develop KPIs, and foster a data-driven culture across the esports division. This role offers remote flexibility and the opportunity to influence the global esports landscape.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in esports strategy, analytics, or team management.
• Deep knowledge of major esports titles and competitive scenes.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis tools and visualization software.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategies for esports teams.
• Analyze metas, competitor strategies, and performance metrics.
• Scout talent and advise recruitment and team composition.
• Collaborate with coaches to optimize training and in-game plans.
• Create reports and KPIs to track progress.
• Promote data-driven decision-making across the division.

Skills

Esports strategy

Analytics

Team management

Data analysis

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree (Sports Management / Business / CS)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Strategist for a fully remote role to shape our client's competitive programs across top gaming titles. You will lead long-term strategies, analyze metas, scout talent, and translate insights into actionable plans that drive performance.

You'll collaborate with coaches and managers, develop KPIs, and foster a data-driven culture across the esports division. This role offers remote flexibility and the opportunity to influence the global esports landscape.