Product Manager

Who We Are

At 2K we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment including NBA® 2K one of the top-selling franchises in the world and legendary titles like BioShock® Borderlands® Mafia Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K TopSpin® and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity authenticity and innovation across every genre.

Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts Firaxis Games Hangar 13 Cat Daddy Games 31st Union Cloud Chamber Gearbox HB Studios and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.

But what truly powers 2K is our people.

We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered supported and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work

What We Need: 

We are looking for a Product Manager who will use a combination of outstanding analytical skills business judgment strategic thinking and competitive research to partner with leads from a portfolio of sports-focused developers to innovate and build world-class experiences that will impact our players’ lives.

What You Will Do:

• Consult with development partners on live operations strategies to influence short term and long term product performance results
• Partner with leads from our portfolio of developers to pitch new events features iterations and initiatives across a portfolio of titles while testing their performance and iterating quickly
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of complex features spanning multiple areas. This involves writing and consulting on specs and managing design challenges.
• Execute on product vision and strategy monitor product progression and partner with product marketing user acquisition and data analytics throughout the product's lifecycle.
• Monitor core KPIs to diagnose and triage issues or opportunities and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis during the Soft Launch process and in live operations
• Integrate usability studies research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance player satisfaction.
• Conduct analysis and maintain a deep understanding of the economy and game ecosystem.
• Direct product analytics initiatives identifying key performance indicators and translating data into strategic team direction and product roadmaps.
• Ensure product authenticity by applying deep basketball knowledge and franchise familiarity to all aspects of the product experience.
• Drive mobile-specific strategy and best practices across the product lifecycle.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Influence: Ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in translating raw data into sophisticated product insights and strategic narratives.
• Relationship Management: Excellence in navigating organizational dynamics and maintaining strong partnerships with external platforms and internal studios.
• Operational Excellence: Self-motivated approach to managing high-impact projects with minimal supervision.
• Product Advocacy: Passion for the franchise and the sport ensuring player-centric authenticity in every feature.

Required Qualifications Knowledge and Job-Related Skills

• 4+ years in product management within the gaming industry preferably on the developer side.
• Experience with LiveOps strategy and execution for mobile titles.
• Deep knowledge of the mobile gaming market including platform requirements and industry trends.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets to drive product decisions.
• High level of familiarity with the NBA and a deep understanding of basketball (culture rules and relevance).
• Outstanding written verbal organization and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing high-profile platform relationships (e.g. Apple Google).
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools.

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. 

The pay range for this position in Novato CA at the start of employment is expected to be between $108900 and $145000 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 and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company including: medical dental vision and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. 

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What We Do

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!

Why Work With Us

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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct open and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short it’s kinda awesome.

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