Principal Publishing Product Manager – Unpublished R&D Product
Riot Games · Los Angeles, USA
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 62 days Riot Games's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Riot Games's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Riot Games
- high 107 stale, 3 reposted of 107 open
- Hiring momentum
- 225 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Riot Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Riot Games.
About this role
As a Principal Publishing Product Manager at Riot Games, you will work closely with an early-stage development team on an unannounced project, integrating player and market insights into product development from the outset. Your role involves defining target audiences, shaping the product vision, and leading the publishing strategy through to a successful global launch. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure the product is well-prepared for long-term player engagement and success.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Riot Games as an employer.
What you need
- 10-12+ years of experience in publishing product management, product management, product strategy, go-to-market strategy, or a related discipline
- Expertise in shaping a digital product or platform during early development
- Expertise in translating player and market insights into product strategy and prioritization
- Expertise in developing and testing audience, positioning, or product-market-fit hypotheses
- Strong understanding of digital products, live-service games, and player lifecycle strategy
- Expertise in leading ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience working within game development or R&D environments
- Experience supporting products from concept through validation, early production, and launch
- Experience developing products that span multiple player touchpoints or connected experiences
- Familiarity with competitive ecosystems and social play
- Experience with global audience development and regional market testing
What you get
- Open paid time off policy
- Flexible work schedules
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
- 401k with company match
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves working on an unannounced project, which may imply uncertainty
- Requires strong collaboration and influence skills, indicating a potentially high-stakes environment
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Listed by Riot Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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