Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Copenhagen or London
Welcome to the Ecosystem Team at BLAST!
At BLAST, we bring people together, across borders, stages, and time zones. Now we’re looking for a Programme Director to join our Ecosystem team and help shape the future of our CS (BLAST Premier) and Dota (Dota Slam) programmes, as well as other exciting IPs in the pipeline.
You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to drive the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of world-class competitive ecosystems. Reporting to the SVP of Ecosystems, you'll play a central role in ensuring our partnerships with publishers like Valve are thriving, our formats are future-proof, and our shows are delivered at the highest level.
What You’ll Be Doing, Your Impact
As our new Programme Director, you’ll be the off-screen conductor of our competitive ecosystems, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and strategically, from stakeholder relationships to financial oversight to event delivery.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Owning the P&L, balancing revenue, costs and quality to drive profitability across the ecosystem
- Partnering with the Executive Producer to maximise the value of on-screen budgets and deliver top-tier events
Managing key stakeholders, both internal and external, from commercial teams to publishers like Valve - Orchestrating event delivery by aligning strategic goals with live production needs
- Defining and refining formats to keep our ecosystems engaging, competitive, and commercially viable
- Driving long-term vision, mapping out what the future of our ecosystems should look like and how we get there
- Leading a lean, motivated team of Programme Managers and Coordinators
- Fostering a strong, collaborative culture, resolving conflicts constructively and making it fun to be part of the journey
Requirements
Who You Are, To Succeed in This Role
You’re a strategic thinker and operational powerhouse with a deep understanding of what it takes to run complex, multi-stakeholder programmes. You love finding smart solutions, building great working relationships, and delivering high-quality results that people can be proud of.
We imagine you have:
- Experience managing large-scale programmes or ecosystems, ideally in entertainment, gaming, or live events
Proven financial fluency, managing P&Ls, budgets, and commercial optimisation - Strong relationship-building skills, especially with external partners or publishers
- Operational know-how and the ability to orchestrate teams around a shared vision
- With a proactive and adaptable mindset, you’re at your best in a fast-moving environment
- Great communication skills and a collaborative approach to leadership
- Fluency in English (Danish is a plus, but not essential.
Life at BLAST
At BLAST, you’ll join a creative, collaborative, and international environment where no two days are the same. We’re proud of our culture, one where people are seen, heard, and encouraged to bring ideas forward.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get:
- A fast-paced and supportive workplace
- Great colleagues
- Flexible working conditions
- Centrally located offices in either Copenhagen or London
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Friday bars, social events, and access to world-class esports action
Ready to lead the charge?
We’re excited to meet you. Apply now and help us shape the next era of competitive gaming at BLAST.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
- Pension scheme
- AXA Healthcare
- Enhanced Maternity and Shared Parental leave
- Flexible work environment with remote options
- The chance to work on high-profile esports events and content
- A collaborative and creative team that values innovation and excellence
- 1in1 lieu policy for any weekend event work