Project Manager, Operations

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Austin, TX
Hybrid
Senior level
Gaming • Information Technology • Mobile • Software • eSports
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices.
The Role
The Project Manager will lead global initiatives, establish project management standards and processes, and oversee multiple projects in the gaming industry. Responsibilities include managing project execution, engaging with partners, monitoring performance, and facilitating knowledge sharing.
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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

  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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The Company
Austin, TX
3,505 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

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, thinkers 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 what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

Why Work With Us

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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.

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