Program Manager, Insights (Core Games) - job 1 of 2

Austin, Texas, United States

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

We are seeking a Program Manager, Insights, to join the Core Games Player Insights team. Your role will be pivotal in harnessing data to elevate player experiences across our iconic franchises, including Sid Meier's Civilization, Borderlands, Bioshock, and others. By championing proven methods in project management and operational excellence, you will optimize the productivity of our Data Scientists and Analysts, ensuring that their insights effectively influence both game development and strategic business decisions. Your leadership in leading various workstreams will be crucial for integrating creative vision with analytical precision. Reporting directly to the Director of Data Science for Core Games, you will play a key role in our ongoing mission to transform game-making through data-driven innovation.

What You Will Do

• Be responsible for and ensure the smooth progression of projects on the insights roadmap from concept to completion, aligning with strategic business objective
• Cultivate alignment and collaboration with leadership, essential teams (e.g., Data Scientists, Researchers, Marketers, and Game Developers), and partners through effective and timely communication
• Facilitate efficient communication and collaboration using both synchronous and asynchronous methods to enhance project workflows
• Coordinate allocation of resources and prioritize tasks across teams to ensure efficient project timelines and achievement of key results
• Quickly adapt to changing project needs and priorities, adjusting plans and schedules to meet emergent demands

What will make you a great fit

• 4+ years of demonstrated ability in program or project management within analytics, software development, or a related technical field, ideally in the games industry
• Ability to maintain positive relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in tools such as Confluence, Jira, Asana, and Miro
• Prioritizes fostering a sustainable work environment, focusing on the well-being of the team through balanced work practices that support long-term analysis and prevent burnout
• Experienced in applying Agile and Kanban methodologies to boost team productivity
• Strong communication skills that will help distill complex topics into clear takeaways
• Understanding telemetry and data-driven decision-making in the gaming industry is a 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.

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