Licenza Formula E in arrivo per rFactor 2?

Tutti gli appassionati di simracing ricorderanno certamente l'evento eSport targato Formula E della gara da 1 milione di dollari, della quale abbiamo parlato a suo tempo evidenziandone anche i tanti difetti ed errori, che aveva per protagonista rFactor 2 con un mod dedicato alle monoposto elettriche, non proprio di alto livello.

A quanto pare Formula E e Studio 397 devono aver capito gli errori ed a quanto sembra arriverà una licenza ufficiale che permetterà di fare le cose per bene a livello software, organizzando probabilmente anche un torneo online parallelo ed ufficiale. Come riportato anche da RaceDepartment e Simracing Paddock ed anche se al momento nessuno ha voluto rilasciare dichiarazioni in merito, il fortissimo sospetto (confermato peraltro dalla non smentita...) nasce dalla proposta di lavoro pubblicata proprio sul sito web della Formula E, alla ricerca di un gaming product manager che dovrà lavorare con lo Studio 397...

Role: Gaming Product Manager
Location: London

Your role
Console/Mobile
-Work with developer needs (liveries, data) for IP integrations of cars/tracks
-Push gaming partners to feature FE integrations through competition/exposure within the game
-Sync marketing, PR and comms across FE and gaming partners

Sim Racing
-Develop rFactor 2 with Studio 397
--Ensure delivery of Studio 397 timeline to release of title
--Liaise with internal departments to make sure all liveries, tracks and data is passed on to Studio 397
--Work with Studio 397 to manage the launch and community on Steam
-Issue a RFP for broadcast/esports competition for providers
--Confirm dates for the proposed 4 Season 4 online races
--Work with esports TO/broadcaster for talent, rules and stewarding
-Team integration
--Build plan for teams to take game software
--Help teams develop software integration strategy, with local activations

At track
-Manage event space consisting of
--Moving simulators from DHL drop off point to stage
--Networking of machines
--Installing monitors
--Packing empty lids for DHL to remove
--Running server to record times and control cameras for eRace
--Coordinate the fan(s) who are participating in the eRace to attend
--Manage and train volunteer staff for simulator use
--Manage queue system and be responsible for customers in the gaming area
--Coordinate drivers participating in eRace with communications team
--Coordinate branding with specific driver names on the back on simulators
--Manage and run eRace with broadcast partner
--Pack down equipment, box monitors, install lids on simulators and place back to DHL pickup point.

Desired skills and experience
The successful candidate must have experience in delivering gaming events to a high standard. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate:
-Knowledge and a passion for video games and eSports
-A relatable degree
-Experience of managing multiple projects from strategic conception to execution and analysis
-Experience of delivering events on time and to budget
-Evidence of developing comprehensive marketing and promotional plans to deliver gaming or eSports events
-The ability to collaborate effectively across business functions to understand and prioritise varying product requirements
-A recognised Project Management qualification (Prince 2, PMI) would be beneficial