Research Operations Manager

Research Operations 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 are responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms including Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Gearbox Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. 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 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 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:

2K is seeking an experienced Research Operations Manager to support the Operations pillar of the Research & Insights team. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our team runs smoothly and effectively by driving operational excellence across budget tracking process creation and optimization roadmap alignment and data analysis.

This role will require strong operational leadership and project management experience including budget ownership process design and rollout and cross-functional coordination. You will partner closely with the Director of Research Operations and Research Program Manager to establish scalable processes align priorities across stakeholder teams and ensure resources are managed to deliver impact.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building and managing operations in fast-paced environments with the ability to balance execution and big-picture alignment. You should be comfortable managing budgets designing processes for scale and employing data to guide decision-making.

What You Will Do:

• Manage budget planning tracking and vendor coordination for the Research & Insights team.

• Design implement and optimize operational processes that improve team effectiveness and consistency.

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align research roadmaps with broader organizational priorities.

• Oversee operational planning resource allocation and project coordination across multiple initiatives.

• Build and maintain reporting dashboards and trackers to monitor progress resource utilization and impact.

• Conduct data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

What will make you a great fit:

• 5-7 years of experience in design operations program management or research operations.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with experience managing budgets and operational workflows.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across research product operations and leadership teams.

• A problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

• Ability to design processes for scale and optimize team workflows.

• Proficiency with common documentation and content management tools (e.g. Airtable Confluence Notion SharePoint Google Workspace or similar).

Bonus Points:

• Passion for or interest in video games and gaming.

• Background in research operations consumer insights or analytics functions.

• Proficiency with Excel SQL or BI tools for data tracking and reporting.

• Passion for gaming and a deep interest in understanding player communities.

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 use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $100200 and $148320 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 this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company including: medical dental vision and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Companys discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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