Manager, Commercial Strategy

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 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union 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 thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.

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Were looking for a highly analytical and strategic thinker to join our team as a Manager Commercial this role youll help define the strategy behind how our games are launched monetized and supported over time. This is a 0-to-1 role. You wont be inheriting a mature P&L and tuning it at the margins instead youll be defining the commercial model from the ground up: designing the monetization framework building the forecasting models standing up the KPIs and dashboards and partnering closely with product and design as we move between development milestones toward a global launch and ongoing live operations. If youre the kind of person who enjoys diving into data building business cases and translating insights into clear actionable plans then this is a great opportunity!

Youll sit at the intersection of product design marketing data analytics and finance and youll be the person who connects the dots between whats good for the player to whats good for the business.

• Modeling & Business Case Development: Build and maintain Excel-based financial and strategic models to support business cases investment decisions and scenario planning
• KPI Frameworks & Forecasting: Create and deliver forecast and reporting packages showcasing key business metrics and financial results to the broader Business Unit leadership teams
• Continuously refine the free-to-play monetization framework including virtual currency battle/season pass cosmetics bundles offers etc.
• Define and maintain the monetization roadmap in partnership with product and design always balancing revenue against player experience fairness and long-term retention
• Stand up commercial reporting and dashboards in partnership with the data / analytics team so the business has a single source of truth
• Live Services P&L Support: Develop a clear understanding of the drivers behind a live services P&L. Interpret weekly business performance identifying trends and levers that can be pulled to optimize player engagement and profitability
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Maintain a clear view of the F2P / live-service competitive landscape including benchmarks market sizing and emerging trends. Translate findings into actionable recommendations to inform leadership and support strategic planning
• Partner with the Product Marketing & Analytics teams to design and prioritize strategic projects that provide deep commercial insight and inform product and marketing decisions

• 4-6 years of experience in a strategy finance consulting or analytics role ideally within gaming entertainment or a digital consumer business
• Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills; comfortable building models from scratch
• Strong understanding of live service game economics and the gaming market landscape
• Ability to distill complex data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with data teams and familiarity with data tools (e.g. SQL Tableau Looker) is a plus
• Youre intellectually curious: you enjoy asking why digging into the details and connecting dots others might miss.
• Youre comfortable working in gray areas: ambiguity doesnt throw you off; in fact you enjoy bringing structure to messy or open-ended problems.
• You know how to manage up: youre proactive in keeping stakeholders informed setting expectations and getting buy-in from senior leaders.

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The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $108900 and $161160 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 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.