Senior Release Manager

Who We Are 

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, 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, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, 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 are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 

What We Need 

Summary: Senior Manager to user code and metadata submissions through the 1st Party Submission process for assigned projects.  Reports to the Senior Manager of Release Compliance. 

Location: Las Vegas, NV or Novato,California (Onsite) 

  What You’ll Do 

• Responsible for owning release management process for specific products 

• Submit code and metadata assets to major gaming platforms. 
• Create submissions work back schedules 

• Flag schedule risks with Core Teams, and PD while also creating mitigation plans 

• Communicate regularly with PD and Marketing team to align regarding code status metadata, and submissions timing 

• Coordinate with Customer Success team regarding customer related issues 

• Notify core teams and leaders of upcoming holidays and closures, documentation and/or requirement changes, and other important items that could otherwise impact Submission schedules and approvals 

• Coordinate with counterparts across departments to ensure they’re aware of project schedules and relay materials necessary for setup configurations to be completed ahead of project deadlines. 

• Provide clear concise communications with major gaming platforms, Take-Two, and managerial level contacts about the needs of the project. 

• Provide requests and information on metadata setup actions that require First Party configuration (Revenue SKU Config, Custom Pricing Unlock, Pre-Order Application Forms, Disc Requests) 

• Audit submission work of Associate Managers 

• Kicks off Release Management process with Concept Approval submissions 

• Escalation point for game launches / technical needs / submission schedule concerns 

• Schedule out Technician’s project work with other Release Managers 

• Actively participate in recruiting and interview process 

• Collaborate with other Release Managers to share best practices 

What Will Make You A Great Fit 

• Minimum of 3 years experience configuring and submitting code and metadata to gaming platforms. 
• Ability to manage competing timelines and information needs on multiple projects and platforms at once 

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, internally & externally. 

• Hardworking, reliable, punctual, flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines. 

• Knowledge of Google Workspace

• Technically proficient with PCs, gaming consoles, and related hardware. 

• Ability to liaise with other departments 

Basic Qualifications 

• Excellent organization and time management skill with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and the flexibility to support an environment where details can change quickly 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Well-developed interpersonal, communication skills, and management skills. 

• Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment. 

• Attention to detail and positive personality to foster excellent working relationships 

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. 

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