Programme Manager: JioBLAST

JioBLAST is a joint venture between Jio's RISE Worldwide and the Danish esports company BLAST ApS, officially launched in October 2025. The partnership's goal is to grow and shape the esports industry in India by creating world-class tournaments and competitive entertainment, leveraging Jio's digital ecosystem, BLAST's global esports expertise, and RISE's domestic sports experience.Welcome to JioBLAST and the Intellectual Properties Team!The Programme Manager at JioBLAST is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end management and flawless execution of our premier esports and competitive entertainment IPs. You will act as the central hub, orchestrating collaboration between internal teams, brand sponsors, game publishers, and external partners to deliver world-class programmes that drive commercial success and elevate JioBLAST.This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in account management and working closely with various brands. You will be the primary steward for assigned programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, with strict budget control, and to the highest standard of quality, while continuously identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for growth and upsell.We're here to build new entertainment products with the biggest games publishers and brands in the world with the number one goal of entertaining India's youth and creating new heroes.At JioBLAST, our company values guide everything we do:We Make It Bold by experimenting and pushing boundariesWe Make It Together by empowering each other and solving challenges as a teamAnd we Make It Happen by taking ownership and delivering with precisionKey Responsibilities:End-to-End Programme Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple online and offline esports tournaments and competitive entertainment programmes, ensuring they meet all strategic, commercial, and operational objectivesStakeholder & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for brand sponsors, publishers, and partners related to respective projects, building strong relationships and ensuring complete satisfaction and contractual compliance within set budgetsStrategic Planning & Reporting: Develop detailed action plans, create project milestones, and maintain rigorous budget control. Deliver comprehensive performance reports upon project completionInternal Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally with all internal teams (live broadcast, production, operations, marketing, commercial, finance) to ensure seamless workflow, clear communication, and alignment on company goalsBusiness Development: Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for upselling and programme expansion with existing and new partnersRequirementsBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field7-10 years of proven experience in account or project management from reputed companies and/or agencies. Exceptional project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders simultaneouslyOutstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsProactive, solution-oriented mindset with a keen eye for detailTrack record of successfully managing complex, high-value partnerships and programmes from conception to deliveryExperience in creating strategic action plans, performance reports, and business reviews for senior management and external partnersDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, navigating ambiguity to drive projects forwardUnderstanding of audience demographics and market trendsBeing well aware of esports and gaming is an added bonus. BenefitsCompetitive compensation and employee benefits.