Josh Neiman, Pmp
About Josh Neiman, Pmp
Josh Neiman is a Strategic Development Manager at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in project management and support roles at notable companies such as Blizzard Entertainment and Comcast Cable.
Current Role at Riot Games
Josh Neiman serves as the Strategic Development Manager at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages a portfolio within Global Player Support, overseeing four program teams and a total of 41 personnel. His responsibilities include coordinating regular product prioritization discussions for multiple program teams, handling a range of concurrent product numbers from 15 to over 75. Neiman also initiated and runs Global Player Support's Innovation Week, which encourages teams to develop and pitch ideas for improvement.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Before his current role, Josh Neiman worked at Riot Games in various capacities. He served as Player Support Producer - Live Services from 2019 to 2020 and as Player Support Producer II from 2020 to 2021. During his time at Riot, he established a strong working relationship with the Research and Development Department and contributed to larger organizational projects, including the 2021 RiotX Arcane initiative.
Experience at Blizzard Entertainment
Prior to his tenure at Riot Games, Josh Neiman worked at Blizzard Entertainment as a Producer and Project Manager for 11 months in 2019. His role involved managing projects within the organization, contributing to the development and execution of various initiatives in Irvine, California.
Educational Background
Josh Neiman holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre Arts with a focus on Lighting Design and Directing from Western Washington University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Game Art and Design with a specialization in UI/UX Design from The Art Institute of California - Orange County, attending from 2009 to 2012. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both creative and technical aspects of game development.
Career Progression and Other Roles
Throughout his career, Josh Neiman has held various roles across multiple organizations. He worked as a Product & Portfolio Manager at Kilograph and Victory Point Games, and as a Quality Control Project Manager at Mopro. Additionally, he has experience in technical support as a Tier II Help Desk Technician at Comcast Cable and has served as a Peer Tutor at The Art Institute of California - Orange County. His diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in project management and product development.