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Associate Director, Esports – North America

Job Description

The Associate Director, Esports will be responsible for all operational and logistical planning as well as being a key stakeholder in the strategic vision for esports across the North America territory. This role will orchestrate program logistics, operations, and strategies for business planning as well as league and program design for competitive play of all shapes and sizes. The role requires deep esports experience and keen consumer knowledge that balances both business goals and player expectations. This person will take a leading role in further developing all Ubisoft esports programs as well as managing partner and ecosystem relations. Developing and executing esports strategies is both a science and an art, and the ideal candidate understands how to navigate both to achieve amazing results.

What you will do:

• Development of esports programs for North America with a focus on best-practices, insights, and consumer expectations
• Manage all logistics and operations for our esports portfolio (including rulesets, structure, and tournament integrity)
• Manage the tournament operator relationship to ensure flawless execution of each mandate
• Manage and develop all live events related to esports programs
• Manage all team and player relationships with regards to program logistics
• Collaborate with European, Latin America and APAC regions to ensure a global vision to all esports program mandates
• Work with our global teams to ensure our games and well suited to our esports programs and vice versa
• Ensure all programs are diverse and offer elements of inclusion for all manner of players
• Clearly communicate on all programs/logistics to ensure the internal esports team is well informed on directions, plans and changes to the programs
• Oversee the tournament operations teams utilizing their employee management experience
• Collaborate with our community manager to instill best practices in both player and viewer experiences
• Report on all metrics related to programs to ensure adherence to Key performance indicators

Qualifications

What you wil bring:

• Strong professional experience in management and in game marketing PC/Console
• Exhibits excellent judgement in business and player-centric matters
• Embraces excellent communication skills (often among a global team of professionals)
• Hires team members and develops and inspires them to excel
• High standards for team and individual work
• Can blend creative strategies with data analysis of the esports landscape
• Demonstrates a high level of organization in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel internationally
• Experience and know how to work in an international and multicultural context
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

What you will get

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer HSA contribution (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401k match
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Fitness, physical, and eSports challenge reimbursements
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes submitted by staffing or placement agencies or recruiters

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Company Description

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.