As Competitive Operations II for VALORANT - Global, you will be a senior craft expert responsible for designing, governing, and executing competitive operations across the VALORANT esports ecosystem globally. You will partner with global and regional stakeholders to evolve competition formats, refine rules and policies, and ensure that professional play meets the highest standards of operational excellence and competitive integrity.

In this role, you will own critical competitive operations programs end-to-end — from rules & policy development, tournament operations, and cross-regional alignment. You will serve as a trusted point of contact for pro teams, tournament organizers, and internal Riot teams, balancing competitive fairness, player experience, and business sustainability.

In addition to competitive operations, you will contribute to VALORANT esports product management by collaborating on seasonal roadmaps, defining competitive feature requirements, and providing operational insights that inform product strategy. You will connect the day-to-day realities of running competitions with the long-term vision of the VALORANT esports product, ensuring that tournament structures, broadcast considerations, and player programs work together to create a compelling experience for fans, players, and partners.

Role Applied

VALORANT esports is a growing and highly competitive ecosystem globally. Your work will ensure our competitions deliver:

• Best-in-class entertainment for fans
• A clear, aspirational path for pro players
• A stable, sustainable environment for teams, players and partners
• Ensure execution and competitive integrity across all tiers of play

You will work closely with the Global Product Team, the Head of Competitive Operations for VALORANT, and global & regional counterparts to build scalable processes, resolve complex disputes, and shape the long-term competitive landscape for VALORANT.

Responsibilities

• Competition Governance – Own the creation, evolution, and enforcement of VALORANT competition rules, policies, governance frameworks and operational structure globally; ensure alignment with global standards and regional needs
• Tournament Operations Leadership – Oversee match operations, format execution, and competitive integrity processes for top-tier VALORANT events globally; anticipate and resolve competitive issues in real time
• Stakeholder Partnership – Serve as a liaison for pro team leadership, tournament operators, vendors, and internal Riot teams; drive collaboration across Publishing, Community, Broadcast, Legal, Business Development, Events teams, etc.
• Integrity & Dispute Resolution – participate in investigations, rulings, and conflict resolution to uphold fairness and transparency in competition
• Program Innovation – Partner with global & regional competitive operations to pilot new formats, technologies, and player programs that shape the future of VALORANT esports
• Cross-Regional Alignment – Coordinate with comp ops teams across other territories to ensure process consistency and operational excellence across VALORANT esports
• Ecosystem Insight – Generate insights on the VALORANT esports ecosystem to inform strategic decision-making and program development; identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within the competitive landscape

Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of experience in esports or sports league operations, tournament administration, or sports media entertainment, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role
• Strong knowledge of VALORANT gameplay, competitive structure, and community; able to distinguish between competitive features and bugs
• Proven ability to design, implement, and refine competition rules, tournament formats, and operational processes
• Deep familiarity with the global esports ecosystem, including the Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing player experience, competitive integrity, and business needs
• Strong knowledge of VALORANT gameplay, competitive structure, and community; able to distinguish between competitive features and bugs
• Proven ability to design, implement, and refine competition rules, tournament formats, and operational processes
• Deep familiarity with the global esports ecosystem, including the Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing player experience, competitive integrity, and business needs

Desired Qualifications:

• Fluency in additional language(s) beyond English
• Experience operating competitions at the international or interregional level
• Background in both publisher-run and third-party esports tournament operations
• Familiarity with IP governance, sponsorship regulations, and broadcast considerations in esports
• Experience contributing to monetization or commercial programs for esports properties

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

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.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

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.