Job Description

The Director - Global Events & Championships is responsible for planning, directing, and delivering all international esports tournaments, leagues, and flagship championships under IFeS. This role ensures world-class event execution, operational excellence, athlete experience, and global standardization across all competitions. The Director will lead multi-country teams, manage large-scale event logistics, and uphold IFeS's global competitive integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Event Planning

Develop the global annual events calendar, tournament formats, and championship frameworks. Lead long-term planning for major esports events, world championships, and regional qualifiers. Establish global standards, rules, and operating procedures for all IFeS competitions.

End-to-End Event Execution

Oversee all aspects of event operations including venue management, scheduling, production, player services, and logistics. Ensure smooth execution of online and offline tournaments at international venues. Coordinate event safety, risk management, and contingency planning.

Team & Stakeholder Management

Lead cross-functional teams including operations, technical, production, broadcast, and athlete relations. Collaborate with national esports bodies, host cities, gaming publishers, sponsors, and strategic partners. Supervise regional event managers and ensure operational consistency worldwide.

Technical & Production Oversight

Manage tournament platforms, gaming infrastructure, server reliability, and broadcast technical requirements. Work closely with the technical operations team to ensure fair play, integrity systems, and flawless gameplay experience.

Budgeting & Vendor Management

Prepare and manage event budgets, contracts, and procurement for global events. Negotiate with vendors, production houses, venue partners, and service providers.

Quality Assurance & Innovation

Ensure all events meet IFeS global quality standards and elevate the spectator and player experience. Introduce innovative event formats, digital engagement elements, and global best practices.

Reporting & Performance Review

Prepare event reports, metrics, and improvement plans for the executive leadership. Analyze event performance, audience engagement, and operational efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in sports management, event management, esports, or related field. Master's preferred. 10+ years of experience managing large-scale events, preferably international sports or esports tournaments. Strong leadership, project management, and cross-cultural team management skills. Deep understanding of esports ecosystems, tournament operations, and tech requirements. Proven ability to handle multi-location operations, tight deadlines, and high-pressure environments. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Willingness to travel extensively for international events.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person