Sr. Manager, Core R&I

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, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K,  renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

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!

What We Need

2K's Research & Insights Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Research & Insights to be a key leader in our organization, shaping and scaling UX research strategy for 2K’s PC & console game portfolio. The ideal candidate is a dedicated and experienced people leader who is passionate about understanding player behavior, needs, and motivations. In this role, you will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing research team and guiding 2K’s UX research strategy for our core franchises, with a focus on providing 2K with world-class research capabilities. 

What You Will Do

• Work with the research leadership team to level up our organization's ‘research craft excellence’ initiatives
• Build and manage a team of high performing researchers to help shape 2K’s game portfolio across multiple distributed sites (consumer insights & ux research)
• Establish, socialize and implement research strategy, methods, and measurement, with a focus on research impact across the business
• Support team members in setting professional goals and developing personalized career growth plans, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
• Build relationships with development studios and publishing partners.
• Support and advise research leads in developing research roadmaps and strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• 6-8 years of hands-on experience in UX research, with at least 2 years in a leadership or people management role
• Familiar with the video game lifecycle and direct experience working with both development and publishing teams shipping AA & AAA PC & console games
• Experience with conducting research on new & emerging technologies and IP
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Preference for Candidates with…

• Graduate degree (MA, PhD or other advanced degree) in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, with bonus points for experience with quantitative / statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Q, Python, Tableau)
• Expertise in accessibility, inclusion, and representation in games
• Experience working in a global, enterprise-scale organization and/or in a client-facing or B2B role, with a customer service mentality
• Exceptional emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to coach diverse teams through the product lifecycle

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.

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