Project Manager, Operations

Who we are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California, and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, problem solvers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have the determination to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What we need

The Shared Development Studios organization, our worldwide centralized services group, is seeking a Project Manager to grow its Operations team. This role will manage key global initiatives, as well as help define and implement processes and methodologies to ensure projects are driven efficiently and are aligned with organizational goals.

What you will be doing

• Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, processes, and tools across the organization.
• Lead all aspects of day-to-day management and execution of specific projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
• Provide governance, support, and oversight for multiple projects.
• Lead the project teams, track and communicate progress, and address issues to keep projects on track.
• Engage with high-level partners on activities across projects and at the project level.
• Establish knowledge management repositories and facilitate knowledge sharing across projects.
• Establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure project and portfolio performance.
• Monitor project performance against predefined objectives and metrics.

What you will need to succeed

• A bachelor's degree or higher and 5+ years of experience in software development project management, operations, or related field is required.
• Strong presentation skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills (PMP or other project management certification is nice to have).
• Experience building and managing relationships with vendors and other external resources.
• Proven expertise in project management and scheduling tools.
• Experience managing, mitigating, and resolving project risks.
• Solid understanding of Agile project management processes and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience in all phases of game development from concept to completion is a big plus.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,100 and $134,840 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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