Senior Release Manager

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Release Manager at 2K Games is responsible for managing the first-party submission process for assigned projects, including metadata and code submission to Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. This role requires creating submission schedules, flagging risks, and communicating with various teams (Product Development, Marketing, Customer Service). Responsibilities also include coordinating with internal and external contacts, managing metadata setup actions (pricing, pre-orders), auditing Associate Managers' work, and acting as an escalation point for game launches and technical issues. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with first-party submissions on the publisher side, excellent communication skills, and strong leadership abilities.
Must have:
  • Manage 1st party submissions (Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo)
  • Create & manage project timelines
  • Excellent communication (internal & external)
  • 3-5 years 1st party submission experience
  • Strong leadership & organizational skills
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of bug databases & QA process
  • Experience with storefront portals
  • Proficiency with PCs & gaming consoles

Job Details

 

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 2K’s 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 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 our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s 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). 

Summary: To manage the 1st Party Submission process for assigned projects, which includes the submission of metadata and code. Reports to the Senior Manager of Release Compliance.

Location: Las Vegas, NV or Novato, California

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 they’re 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 Technician’s project work with other Release Managers
●    Actively participate in recruiting and interview process
●    Collaborate with other Release Managers to share best practices

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
●    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

Basic Qualifications:
●    Bachelors or Associates degree preferred (2+ Years of Management experience)
●    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    

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 uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

 

 

 

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About The Company

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, 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 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 our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, 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 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!

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