Principal Technical Product Manager - Data Analytics

Technical Product Managers at Riot blend deep technical expertise with product leadership to drive the development and deployment of critical products and tools. 

As a Principal Technical Product Manager you will join our Data Analytics organization. This role is pivotal in driving the design and implementation of data products and analytical solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across Riot. You will collaborate closely with business leaders, engineering, insights, and data science teams to define the vision and roadmap for data products, bringing technical expertise and a product management mindset to deliver high-impact, player-focused insights.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and own the product strategy and roadmap for data analytics products, aligning with Riot’s mission to enhance player experiences and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, and analytics, to understand data needs, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable product specifications and development priorities.
• Collaborate with the engineering teams to design, develop, and launch scalable data products, including reporting tools, dashboards, and predictive analytics solutions, ensuring that they meet high standards of performance, usability, and accuracy.
• Provide technical direction and product management oversight and act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on product vision and goals.
• Champion a data-first approach to decision-making, defining KPIs, analytics requirements, and ensuring the availability of robust data products that drive insights into player behavior, engagement, and operational performance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in data analytics, predictive modeling, and data technologies. Drive innovation by identifying and implementing tools and methodologies that enhance data capabilities.
• Ensure that all data products ultimately contribute to enhancing player experiences. Collect and synthesize user feedback to continuously improve data solutions and expand their impact.
• Ensure all the teams within the group are aligned with that product vision.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of technical product management, with at least 5 years focused on technical or data-driven products.
• 4+ years experience as product lead for large scoped products/teams
• Proven track record in managing the lifecycle of data or analytics products, including successful deployment of scalable data solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), big data processing tools (Spark, Hadoop), data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience working in or alongside data science teams, with a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and predictive analytics workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and technical teams in gaming, media, or related industries, advocating for a data-driven approach that balances creativity and analytics.

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.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

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.