Job Description
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, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K
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!
What We Need
Experienced Producer to guide central technology software projects to effectively address the needs of multiple studios, games, external partners and publishing groups. You will drive each team to a specific set of goals, track and lead progress, remove roadblocks and ultimately be responsible and held accountable for delivering high-quality software. We’re looking for someone with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to navigate our sophisticated and fast-paced environment, with a passion for getting things done. You can thrive and succeed in a collaborative environment with a diverse set of globally distributed partners and not hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
What You’ll Do
- Guide delivery for multiple projects, expertly maintaining, prioritizing, and managing a backlog of evolving tasks
- Find opportunities to innovate and automate internal workflows and improve visibility across the org
- Establish clear project plans, dependencies, success criteria, and communication channels/touchpoints
- Manage internal and external resources to define and adhere to strict production schedules
- Provide thorough and timely communication on developing issues.
- Collaborate with 2K IT, QA, Core Tech and other departments to ensure the smooth operation of project-specific and companywide initiatives
- In support of our distributed team, some travel will be required.
Skills Needed
- Proficiency in project management principles, methodologies and tools: including Agile, Kanban, SCRUM, traditional waterfall, Jira and Confluence.
- Well-built project management skills with proven experience in a software development environment
- Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to simplify, structure, and communicate information to all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail and an inclination for planning strategy and tactics
- Adept at quickly picking up and learning new technologies and adapting to new methods and processes
- Driven, proactive, self-starter and quick learner. Never has to be asked to optimize productivity or solve a problem.
- BA/BS Degree or equivalent
Bonus Points
- Experience developing tech for internal customers in entertainment
- Gaming industry experience, mainly working on AAA titles
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 uses 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 pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 to $198,160 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 employees in regular roles 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, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) 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.
