Who We Are
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, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, problem solvers and doers, are the professional tech integration stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, BioShock, Borderlands, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, 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 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 would provide the value we need, we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
The Vice President of Global Services reports to the SVP of Shared Development Studios and owns the co-development activities at 2k. This includes evolving the services that our tech and creative studios provide. The ideal candidate will drive the strategic direction, alignment, development, and evolution of the group. The group consists of Audio, Art, Engineering, Mo-Cap, and User Research co-development services, which are used by multiple creative studios.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with our game studios to provide proactive co-development resources that will enhance their development teams.
- Drive a collaborative co-development culture and promote Best-In-Class methodologies and services to our partners.
- Lead and champion our department heads in support of career growth, team mentorship and a clear north star.
- Participate in project planning, early stage estimation, and breakdown of project needs.
- Collaborate with studio leadership to collect and implement future opportunities for SDLC improvement.
- Responsible for establishing what excellent looks like, and help the teams realize what extraordinary is.
- Lead the effort to research new technologies to continually improve our service and technology offerings.
- Drive the quarterly business reviews with the department heads to demonstrate the impact the team is having on speeding up development velocity.
What Makes A Great Fit
- 10+ years previous work experience as a co-development professional. Engineering experience a plus.
- 5+ years in a leadership role as a people focused mentor and lead.
- Proficiency in leading multi-discipline development teams.
- Experience incorporating new tools into distributed teams and technology stacks.
- Passionate about learning new technologies, tools, or platform technologies.
- Ability to offer creative / technical expertise, and mentoring to developers on varied projects.
- The ability to influence Developer culture and aim to keep communication channels as transparent as possible.
- Experience creating impactful processes to identify and develop talent within the Global Services department.
- Successful track record of establishing and leading multi-location development operations.
- A Development partner that is able to build trust between our development teams and the shared services team.
- A desire to balance the business needs with the creative needs of our products and deliver the highest quality products to our customers.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform their crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if reasonable accommodation are needed.
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The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $230,000 and $310,000 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, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If 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.
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