Director - Gaming & Esports Innovation Product Strategy

Role Overview

Director - Gaming & Esports Innovation Product Strategy at Qiddiya Investment Company. This role shapes the product vision, innovation strategy, and future experience roadmap for Gaming and Esports assets across Qiddiya.

Role Purpose

Define future-state product and experience opportunities, evaluate innovative solutions from global providers, and formulate strategic recommendations that inform asset planning, investment decisions, and long-term growth ambitions. The role acts as a bridge between asset teams, strategic partners, and enabling functions to ensure delivery of Qiddiya's Gaming and Esports ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Translate experience and business requirements into high-level product and technology considerations.
• Define future-state product and experience requirements that inform subsequent technology planning and delivery activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on technology-enabled experiences, digital products, and innovation opportunities.
• Formulate recommendations on technology and product investment opportunities to support asset differentiation and long-term growth.

Innovation & Market Assessment

• Assess emerging technologies, digital platforms, and product solutions to determine their strategic relevance and potential application.
• Engage with technology providers, gaming platforms, content creators, and innovation partners to understand emerging capabilities and market developments.
• Evaluate solution concepts, platforms, and product ecosystems from a customer, commercial, and experience perspective.

Requirements Definition & Planning

• Develop concept-level requirements and experience frameworks that can be translated into detailed delivery plans by specialist technology teams.
• Support technology and delivery teams by defining concept-level requirements, strategic priorities, and desired experience outcomes for future initiatives.

Governance & Decision Support

• Provide strategic product and innovation inputs into governance forums, investment reviews, and key asset decision-making processes.
• Review and challenge proposed technology solutions, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives to ensure alignment with asset objectives and guest experience ambitions.
• Contribute to the development of standards, principles, and governance frameworks for technology-enabled products and experiences across Gaming and Esports assets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Digital Product Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy, product, innovation, and digital experiences.