Manager, Release Management

Overview 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 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

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 RM’s, Leads and Technicians. Includes conducting 1 on 1’s 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

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

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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