As the Principal Publishing Product Manager, WildRift for Korea, you will be responsible for leading the publishing efforts & community engagement in locally served countries & languages within your subregion. Reporting to the GM of Korea, you will drive subregional strategies aligned with the broader regional & global objectives. Your deep understanding of market trends & cultural nuances will be critical as you work to deliver exceptional value to players while ensuring optimal operational efficiency & performance.

You will play a key role in advocating for your subregions needs in global decision-making processes & ensuring that subregional product ecosystems & community involvement thrive. In this role, youll also oversee budgeting & resource allocation to support the successful execution of regional goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop & execute subregional strategies aligned with regional & global priorities, focusing on product ecosystems, community engagement, & market trends.
• Oversee subregional budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation & tracking performance to optimize results.
• Recommend & align country-based OKRs linked to regional key results, set performance indicators, & track publishing efforts' performance. Support teams in maintaining a data-informed perspective on their work & individual expectations.
• Represent the region in ecosystem-level conversations, participating in key workstreams to ensure regional needs are addressed. 
• Build strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders, ensuring regional needs are prioritized in global decision-making.
• Identify risks in regional projects & provide cultural & market expertise to ensure alignment with global strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or comparable work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in game publishing or a similar field, with a focus on leading regional or subregional teams to deliver on product, marketing, & ecosystem goals.
• 3+ years experience in mobile publishing or product experience across different regions or markets.
• Experience in fostering mobile channel partnership to drive player growth.
• Experience in driving regional game partnership or co-branding campaign with mobile relevant brands & partners.
• Proven experience in managing regional budgets, including allocating resources effectively & tracking financial performance.
• Significant experience in launching or scaling game products or services across different regions or markets.
• Extensive experience working in a global video game or entertainment company, with a strong understanding of the Wild Rift player base & community.
• Deep understanding of cultural nuances & regional market trends, with the ability to advocate for local needs in global decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects or initiatives simultaneously, ensuring alignment with global goals, timelines, & budget constraints.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Multilingual capabilities relevant to the subregions, enhancing communication with local stakeholders & partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data & translate it into actionable strategies for publishing & community engagement.
• Proven success working in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams across various geographies.

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