Manager, Release Management

Please apply with an English resume only

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 2Ks 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 todays 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 Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers 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:

We are looking for a talented individual to join and manage the 2K Madrid 1st Party Submission team and manage the process for assigned projects which includes the submission of metadata and code. Reports to the Senior Release Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for owning 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 while also creating mitigation plans

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

Coordinate with CS 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 theyre aware of project schedules and relay materials necessary for setup configurations to be completed ahead of project deadlines.

Provide clear concise communications with external First Party 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 Technicians project work with other Release Managers

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

Collaborates with other Release Managers to track overall health of Submission Team coming up proactive ways to achieve and maintain high job satisfaction within the team

Live promote enforce amongst your team and personally demonstrate the 2K Values

Participate in OKR process

People Manager for assigned Associate RMs Leads and Technicians. Includes conducting 1 on 1s and performance management tasks

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to create and configure game bundles and production to storefront portals.

Ability to manage competing timelines and information needs on multiple projects and platforms at once.

Excellent communication skills both oral and written internally & externally.

Knowledge of bug database systems QA process test plan creation and bug writing process.

Minimum of 3-5 years of work involved with 1st Party Submissions on the publisher side (Sony Microsoft Nintendo).

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

Knowledge of MS Office suite and Google apps.

Technically proficient with PCs gaming consoles and related hardware.

Ability to liaise with other departments

Hardworking reliable punctual flexibility to work unsociable hours depending on deadlines

Excellent time management and organizational skills while being adaptive and responsive to change.

High problem solving skills

Performance in high quality standards

Ability to work in a very diverse environment

Ability to keep confidential information

High level of autonomy to perform the job

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors or Associates degree preferred High School diploma or equivalent minimum

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

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