Senior Level Player Development Manager Jobs
Senior level player development manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of program strategy, long-term athlete outcomes, and the coaching staff or cross-functional teams that execute daily operations. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Gaming & Esports, and Media & Entertainment, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Electronic Arts (EA) and Epic Games hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ABOUT THE JOB
We deliver the most innovative gaming experiences possible to players around the world. Whether through community outreach, world-class events, or partnership integrations, the Epic Games Publishing and Marketing teams seek to surprise players with new experiences every time they drop in to play.
Epic Games is looking for a Player Marketing Director to lead player-facing marketing strategy across the Fortnite ecosystem — including Fortnite itself, third-party content and experiences on the platform. This role owns the connection between our games and our players, turning insight into campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and retention at scale, while helping stand up marketing plans for new experiences moving toward launch. You'll bring rigor to how the team plans, measures, and prioritizes: building real player-funnel visibility, a stronger measurement and experimentation practice, and clear, executive-ready storytelling around impact. You'll manage a small team of marketing managers and report directly to the Senior Director of Marketing.
In this role, you will
- Own player marketing strategy and execution across a portfolio of 2nd & 3rd party content in the Fortnite ecosystem, including UEFN games, developer-built experiences and more
- Lead marketing planning for new experiences and IP programs as they move toward launch, partnering closely with product and studio teams from early development onward
- Build and scale a data-driven marketing practice: define KPIs, build real funnel and player visibility, run experiments, and report results and ROI clearly to senior leadership
- Own genre-focused campaigns, in-game live events, and IP partnership marketing across the portfolio
- Manage, coach, and grow a team of marketing managers, helping the team focus on the highest-impact work rather than spreading thin across every request
- Partner cross-functionally with brand, creative, community, PR, partnerships, data science, product, paid media, and publishing teams, and manage relationships with external partners and licensors
- Represent player marketing in executive conversations — clear, confident, well-prepared storytelling on strategy and impact, not just status updates
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 8+ years of marketing experience, including several years in player, lifecycle, or growth marketing for games or other live, player-facing products
- Experience building growth strategy and campaigns across a portfolio of titles rather than a single game — comfortable thinking at the level of a connected, multi-title ecosystem
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with hands-on experience in marketing analytics, experimentation/A-B testing, attribution, and funnel measurement
- Track record of prioritizing ruthlessly across a high volume of concurrent workstreams, rather than trying to do everything
- Excellent executive presence and communication — able to tell a clear, credible story about strategy and impact to senior leadership
- Experience working with external partners, licensors, or IP holders
- Comfort operating with ambiguity and adapting plans as new titles and experiences take shape
- Genuine passion for games and an understanding of player and creator communities
- Experience adapting marketing strategies and campaigns across different regional markets and audiences
- Experience managing and developing direct reports
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
About us
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
INTRODUCTION
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ABOUT THE JOB
We deliver the most innovative gaming experiences possible to players around the world. Whether through community outreach, world-class events, or partnership integrations, the Epic Games Publishing and Marketing teams seek to surprise players with new experiences every time they drop in to play.
Epic Games is looking for a Player Marketing Director to lead player-facing marketing strategy across the Fortnite ecosystem — including Fortnite itself, third-party content and experiences on the platform. This role owns the connection between our games and our players, turning insight into campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and retention at scale, while helping stand up marketing plans for new experiences moving toward launch. You'll bring rigor to how the team plans, measures, and prioritizes: building real player-funnel visibility, a stronger measurement and experimentation practice, and clear, executive-ready storytelling around impact. You'll manage a small team of marketing managers and report directly to the Senior Director of Marketing.
In this role, you will
- Own player marketing strategy and execution across a portfolio of 2nd & 3rd party content in the Fortnite ecosystem, including UEFN games, developer-built experiences and more
- Lead marketing planning for new experiences and IP programs as they move toward launch, partnering closely with product and studio teams from early development onward
- Build and scale a data-driven marketing practice: define KPIs, build real funnel and player visibility, run experiments, and report results and ROI clearly to senior leadership
- Own genre-focused campaigns, in-game live events, and IP partnership marketing across the portfolio
- Manage, coach, and grow a team of marketing managers, helping the team focus on the highest-impact work rather than spreading thin across every request
- Partner cross-functionally with brand, creative, community, PR, partnerships, data science, product, paid media, and publishing teams, and manage relationships with external partners and licensors
- Represent player marketing in executive conversations — clear, confident, well-prepared storytelling on strategy and impact, not just status updates
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 8+ years of marketing experience, including several years in player, lifecycle, or growth marketing for games or other live, player-facing products
- Experience building growth strategy and campaigns across a portfolio of titles rather than a single game — comfortable thinking at the level of a connected, multi-title ecosystem
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with hands-on experience in marketing analytics, experimentation/A-B testing, attribution, and funnel measurement
- Track record of prioritizing ruthlessly across a high volume of concurrent workstreams, rather than trying to do everything
- Excellent executive presence and communication — able to tell a clear, credible story about strategy and impact to senior leadership
- Experience working with external partners, licensors, or IP holders
- Comfort operating with ambiguity and adapting plans as new titles and experiences take shape
- Genuine passion for games and an understanding of player and creator communities
- Experience adapting marketing strategies and campaigns across different regional markets and audiences
- Experience managing and developing direct reports
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
About us
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
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Senior Level Player Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level player development manager job?
Employers at this level expect candidates to show a history of owning player development programs end to end, not just contributing to them. Highlight measurable athlete outcomes you drove, your experience building or restructuring development systems, and any mentoring of junior coaches or staff. A demonstrated ability to align player development strategy with organizational goals gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level player development managers?
Companies hiring senior level player development managers right now include Electronic Arts (EA) and Epic Games, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from professional sports franchises, collegiate athletic programs, and sports performance organizations that need experienced leaders to own and evolve their development infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level player development manager jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly on-site given the hands-on nature of athlete development. About 0% of senior level player development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote-eligible positions tending to focus on program design, analytics, or administrative leadership rather than direct on-court or on-field work.
What makes a player development manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership, strategic decision-making, and leadership responsibility that mid level positions don't carry. At this stage, you're setting the development philosophy, managing budgets and personnel, and accountable for outcomes across an entire roster or program. You're also expected to mentor junior coaches and staff, and represent the development function in organizational planning conversations.
Which industries hire the most senior level player development managers?
Senior Level player development manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Gaming & Esports, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they operate structured, year-round development programs with dedicated leadership roles rather than relying on coaches to absorb development responsibilities alongside other duties.