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About the Role

The Program Manager – Game Science & Insights serves as the central operational hub for 2K’s analytics, machine learning, and game intelligence initiatives. This seasoned professional individual contributor orchestrates workflows, tracks timelines, and ensures seamless execution across the entire analytical project lifecycle. The Program Manager acts as a vital bridge between a distributed team of data scientists and cross-functional business units, providing critical operational visibility and status tracking to leadership for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the end-to-end data science process from concept to deployment and lifecycle tracking.
Build and maintain project timelines, schedules, and team allocations to ensure data model and insights milestones are met.
Establish, operate, and optimize centralized tracking systems for technical workflows, documentation, sprint backlogs, and team velocity metrics using Jira and Confluence.
Proactively identify, track, and resolve project dependencies, data pipeline blockers, infrastructure delays, and operational risks, escalating issues as needed.
Manage operational communication and workflows between the Game Science team, internal business units, and the Central Data team.
Coordinate special operations, including internal functions, knowledge-sharing workshops, and global team offsites.
Prepare and distribute detailed project status updates, progress charts, and milestone reports to ensure stakeholder visibility into analytical phases.

Requirements

4+ years of program or project management experience supporting data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning teams.
Conceptual understanding of data workflows, machine learning lifecycles, and data engineering pipelines.
Professional-level mastery of Jira and Confluence for managing team backlogs, dependencies, and technical roadmaps.
University degree or equivalent practical experience in project management, business operations, data systems, or a related field.
Experience working within a global, distributed team architecture spanning multiple time zones.
Familiarity with the gaming industry, entertainment industry, or AAA game publishing lifecycles.

Skills

Exceptional capability in handling complex workflows, establishing structure, and driving multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Proactive problem-solving mindset for data science and advanced analytics environments.
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
Skill in translating project statuses, data risks, and technical dependencies into concise operational insights.

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

4+ years of program or project management experience
Seasoned professional individual contributor

Education Level

University degree or equivalent practical experience in project management, business operations, data systems, or a related field.

About the Company

2K creates iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, XCOM®, 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 influential game development studios: Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab.
2K is powered by its people, believing the best ideas come from empowered, supported, and inspired teams.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.