Head of Operations

2K•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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 A strategic leader to architect the operational framework for R&D and emerging game technologies. You will partner with executive leadership to manage financial planning, organizational partnerships, and workforce strategies, ensuring all innovation initiatives align with 2K’s long-term roadmap.

Requirements

Proven Leadership: 10+ years in game studio operations, supporting new production or technology teams.
Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to align creative goals with complex budgets and business objectives.
R&D Expertise: Experience managing the high-risk, iterative cycles inherent in new technology initiatives.
Strategic Mindset: Highly logical, decisive, and patient enough to navigate experimental environments.
Effective Communicator: Ability to champion an innovation-led culture and stand by a unique strategic POV.

Responsibilities

Strategic R&D Architect: Define and drive operational goals and milestones for technology-assisted development.
Workforce Strategy: Model agile team allocations and identify opportunities for new tools and workflow development.
Financial Management: Lead studio budgeting, forecasting, and milestone scheduling for high-stakes R&D projects.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and track technological risks and opportunities across the studio initiatives.
Vendor & Shared Services: Manage external partnerships and vendors to prototype new pipelines.
Cultural Leadership: Partner with HR to foster a culture of experimentation and implement upskilling programs for new technologies.
Knowledge Sharing: Establish workflows to share R&D methodologies and learnings across the 2K ecosystem.

Benefits

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
reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
401(K) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program