Enterprise Architect

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

 

The Challenge

As an Enterprise Architect at Take-Two Interactive you will be a central figure in shaping the future of our global enterprise, responsible for architecting the technological fabric that connects our diverse portfolio of gaming labels and studios. You will be a trusted advisor to Senior and Executive leadership, translating business strategy into a cohesive technology roadmap and driving the architectural governance that enables creativity and innovation at scale.

 

What You’ll Take On

Architectural Governance & Standardization

• CMDB Development & Stewardship: Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive CMDB. Define critical attributes, establish data governance processes, and champion automation to ensure its accuracy and utility as the single source of truth for our technology assets.
• Orchestrate and lead an architecture review board, establishing a governance framework that ensures our technology investments align with business objectives, security standards, and long-term scalability.
• Define a comprehensive set of enterprise architecture principles, standards patterns, and best practices to guide our technology deployment across diverse business units.
• Govern the enterprise technology portfolio, leading initiatives for platform rationalization, technical debt reduction, and adoption of shared services and platforms to drive efficiency and interoperability.
• Champion the use of architecture management tools and repositories to maintain a clear and accurate model of our technology landscape, enabling data-driven decision-making.

 

Strategic Road-mapping & Innovation

• Pioneer our long-term technology strategy by leading research and development into emerging technologies. 
• Partner with business and product leaders across the enterprise to translate their strategic goals into actionable, multi-year technology roadmaps that anticipate future needs and create competitive advantage.
• Design and lead the execution of proofs-of-concept and prototypes to validate the business value and technical feasibility of new platforms and architectural approaches.
• Serve as a key architect in post-merger integration activities, developing and executing the technology consolidation strategy to realize synergies and accelerate value creation from acquisitions.

 

Executive Advisory & Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive and senior business leaders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business-relevant language to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Influence technology direction across the enterprise by building strong, collaborative relationships and driving consensus among senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Develop and present compelling business cases and architectural recommendations to executive forums, articulating the value, cost, and risk of major technology initiatives.
• Advocate for architectural excellence and innovation throughout the organization, becoming a recognized thought leader on the strategic application of technology.

 

Leadership & Community Building

• Lead and mentor a community of technologists across the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Guide and develop the skills of engineers and technologists, acting as a force multiplier to elevate the overall technical maturity of the company.

 

What You Bring 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, with at least 7 years in a senior role focused on software, systems, or enterprise architecture in a large complex organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar strategic technology leadership role.
• Demonstrable, hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, distributed systems on a major cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture best practices, with an ability to adapt them pragmatically.
• Experience in technology stack rationalization, modernization, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Solid grasp of diverse technology domains, including cloud platforms, SaaS integration, data architecture, security principles, collaboration tool ecosystems.
• Excellent ability to understand and align technology with core business objectives such as risk reduction, cost management, and operational efficiency.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and execution.

 

Great to have

• Advanced degree (Master’s/MBA).
• Experience in the Gaming, Media, or Entertainment industries.
• Experience working within or guiding organizations undergoing a shift towards product-oriented or Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with enterprise service management platforms like ServiceNow.
• Experience with presenting at industry conferences or publications.

 

What We Offer You

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

 

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $163,400 and $241,820 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.

 

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com 

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 

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