Sr Manager, Commercial Strategy & Operations - 2K Sports Lab

Who We Are

At 2K, we build some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment. In 2023, we expanded our publishing arm across 2K Sports Lab, our latest stand-alone studio that is shaping an ambitious plan to redefine the future of sports games. We're currently building a world-class team to build the next iconic sports franchise that’s rooted in bold ideas, innovative experiences and a laser focus on players and fans.

What We Need

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Manager to join the 2K Sports Commercial Strategy & Operations team. 

This person will report directly to the VP, Commercial Strategy & Operations - 2K Sports and will be leading the commercial strategy for an exciting new Sports IP. While this starts out as an individual contributor role, the role is expected to build out a team over time, which is why we’re looking for someone with leadership potential.  

Our Commercial team is responsible for franchise P&L management, (long-term) growth strategy and commercial operations. We partner across the business (Product, Marketing, Development, Sales, Finance & Analytics) to align on business priorities and execute against them. 

The ideal candidate will have proven credentials in defining strategies and driving growth of a consumer product or service across multiple territories. They will combine rigorous market and performance analysis alongside formulation of innovative strategies and a drive to see them executed. Experience working in video games or sports is not expected, however the candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced, consumer-focused technology company, and a demonstrable passion for games, sports, or both. 

Candidates must be bright, passionate, and hands-on – willing to dive into details and get things done, while not losing sight of the bigger picture. They will be comfortable working with a range of junior to senior stakeholders, demonstrating leadership and demonstrating a growth mindset to continuously develop themselves and their team.

What You Will Do

• Identify, define and drive innovative commercial strategies that will drive success for our franchises through new business models, pricing strategies, partnerships and content
• Independently build business cases to analyse new strategic ideas, through rigorous analysis of internal data and market benchmarks
• Rigorously track costs of our franchises to ensure projects stay within budget
• Work with external partners and distributors to ensure success of our franchises in the marketplace
• Create detailed forecasts for our franchises which can be used for planning purposes by partner teams and senior leadership
• Clearly present findings to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Collaborate with various functional teams to turn ideas in reality and drive execution

Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit

• Experience in a strategy, commercial or business development role in a fast-moving digital business (e.g. video games, e-commerce, digital media, sports, subscription businesses, or another consumer internet)
• Other relevant prior experience could be in strategy/management consulting, investment banking, private equity or in-house strategy
• Experience working in the video games industry is not required, but familiarity or passion for the sector is a big plus, as is familiarity or passion for sports
• If no experience with video games, a willingness to gain an in-depth understanding is required
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study (e.g. business, economics, (computer) science, mathematics)
• Ability to independently build business cases / financial models in Excel from scratch
• Innovation mindset, staying on top of industry trends and pushing to be a first-mover
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of clearly presenting findings
• Integrity in working with others across various levels and personality types, and ability to successfully navigate a global organization
• Proficiency in SQL is a plus, otherwise a willingness to learn this

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