Senior Product Manager, Esports - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Activision Blizzard

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Overwatch Esports continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced cross-functional leader who is hungry to make an impact. Your mission: lead and set the program vision for successful esports programs, drive esports live operations alongside managing our external vendors while working cross-functionally internally at Blizzard amongst teams such as marketing, development, community, analytics, esports teams, and more. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid-Onsite work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• 8+ Years of experience as a cross-functional Product Manager, Business Strategy, or Product Operations in Gaming, Esports, or Sports Entertainment. Or combination of education and practical experience.
• Experience setting the vision and executing live broadcast production of Esports or gaming programming
• Experience in esports or sports competition operations, tournament administration, or sports media entertainment in a leadership role
• Experience managing a Client-Vendor relationship at the AAA scale
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a proven track record of converting insights into decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across departments and disciplines.
• Confident cross-functional leadership skills with a strong background in project management or business operations
• Experienced with making data-driven decisions to create an optimal Overwatch Esports program for our fans
• Ability to travel internationally for Overwatch Esports competition at Live Events across the Globe
• Proficient skills in product documentation for pitching, reporting, or organization
• Robust understanding and experience with FPS games, either having worked in the industry or as a player.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of AAA Game marketing and publishing strategy and process
• Passion for Overwatch and a knowledge of its esports scene and community
• MBA from a top business school or a relevant graduate degree offering expertise in business operations, product management, or esports management
• Experience working with global teams in regions such as Korea, Japan, China, Europe, and the Middle-East
• Deep understanding of live-service game engagement systems, esports event operations, game economies, and personalized commerce within a competitive gaming context
• Deep understanding of the esports and sports industries, publisher strategies, and business drivers

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams across Blizzard and external vendors—including product, production, design, engineering, community, marketing, broadcast, competitive operations, and analytics.
• Help shape product design and guide day‑to-day decisions for Overwatch Esports in alignment with the franchise vision.
• Act as a strategic leader for the teams executing Overwatch Esports, navigating complex challenges and reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the long-term vision for Overwatch Esports and its role within the franchise while upholding Blizzard values.
• Translate esports business strategy into actionable plans for live events, digital engagement, and monetization.
• Oversee daily operations of a live esports program, including broadcast production and competition execution.
• Ensure cohesive delivery of product vision by aligning internal teams and external vendors on requirements and implementation plans.
• Identify and understand player, fan, and influencer needs, integrating these insights into product strategy and communicating with key community figures.
• Maintain competitive integrity by understanding the fundamentals of fair play within Overwatch Esports.
• Interpret complex live broadcast workflows and collaborate directly with vendors to implement strategic adjustments.
• Serve as a representative of Overwatch Esports, maintaining strong communication with community stakeholders and influencers.
• Define program success metrics, track KPIs, and develop documentation and presentations for franchise leadership.
• Create and maintain clear product documentation to support cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinate effectively with global esports teams to ensure consistency and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees