Manager, Technical Release Managers
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video Games, GamingIndustries
Requirements
- English resume required
- Ability to manage the 2K Madrid 1st Party Submission team
- Experience managing release management processes for specific products
- Capability to submit code and metadata assets to first parties (e.g., Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo)
- Reports to Senior Release Manager
Responsibilities
- Own release management process for specific products
- Submit code and metadata assets to first parties such as Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo
- Create submissions work back schedules
- Flag schedule risks with Core Teams and PD, and create mitigation plans
- Communicate regularly with PD and Marketing team to align on code status, metadata, and submissions timing
- Coordinate with CS regarding customer-related issues
- Notify core teams and leaders of upcoming holidays, closures, documentation/requirement changes, and other items impacting submission schedules and approvals
- Coordinate with counterparts across departments to ensure awareness of project schedules and relay materials for setup configurations ahead of deadlines
- Provide clear, concise communications with external First Party, Take-Two, and managerial level contacts about project needs
- Provide requests and information on metadata setup actions requiring First Party configuration (Revenue SKU Config, Custom Pricing Unlock, Pre-Order Application Forms, Disc Requests)
- Audit submission work of Associate Managers
- Kick off Release Management process with Concept Approval submissions
- Serve as escalation point for game launches, technical needs, and submission schedule concerns
- Schedule Technician’s project work with other Release Managers
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews and career development of direct reports
- Raise disciplinary issues as appropriate
- Actively participate in recruiting and interview process
- Collaborate with other Release Managers to share best practices
- Collaborate with other Release Managers to track overall health of Submission Team and develop proactive ways to achieve and maintain high job satisfaction
- Live, promote, enforce 2K Values amongst team and personally demonstrate them
- Participate in O
Skills
Release Management
First-Party Submissions
Microsoft
Sony
Nintendo
Metadata Submission
Code Submission
Project Management
Team Management
2K
Develops and publishes interactive video games
About 2K
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.
Novato, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Retirement Plan
Life and Disability Benefits
Group Legal Plan
Wellbeing Program
Childcare Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Compassionate Leave
Companywide End of Year Break
Risks
Denuvo in NBA 2K25 may cause performance issues, sparking community backlash.
Project Ethos faces challenges in a saturated free-to-play shooter market.
High expectations for FIFA 2K25 could pressure 2K to compete with EA's FIFA series.
Differentiation
2K collaborates with top-tier studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games.
2K's diverse portfolio includes sports, horror, and simulation games.
2K's partnerships with major sports leagues enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Upsides
2K's acquisition of the FIFA license opens new market opportunities.
Project Ethos aligns with successful free-to-play models like Fortnite.
Mobile gaming expansion with NFL 2K Playmakers taps into a growing market.
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