Full-Time
Release Manager
Posted on 3/22/2024
Publishes diverse video game titles
Junior, Mid, Senior
Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of work involved with 1st Party Submissions on the publisher side (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo)
- Ability to create and configure game, bundles and production to storefront portals
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, internally & externally
- Knowledge of bug database systems, QA process, test plan creation, and bug writing process
- 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 collaborate closely with other departments
- Strong leadership skills
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication skills, and management skills
- Attention to detail and positive personality to champion excellent working relationships
- Handle the 1st Party Submission process for assigned projects
- Own 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
- Advise 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 vital 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
- Critical issue 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 standard methodologies
- Collaborates with other Release Managers to supervise overall health of Submission Team, coming up with 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
2K Games is lauded for its robust portfolio of video games across many genres, backed by elite development studios like Visual Concepts, Firaxis, and others. Working here allows you to be at the forefront of gaming technology and development methodologies, contributing to a culture of excellence and diverse gaming experiences. The collaborative and innovative environment at 2K Games fosters professional growth and industry leadership, making it a coveted workplace in the realm of video game publishing.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Novato, California
Founded
2005
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 1%Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Retirement Plan
Life and Disability Benefits
Group Legal Plan
Wellbeing Program
Childcare Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Compassionate Leave
Companywide End of Year Break