Who We Are 2K is headquartered in Novato, California owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Founded in 2005, our global studios are responsible for developing world-class games across multiple platforms, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab.
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 or PGA TOUR® 2K.
2K Valencia Studio: Located in the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain, is a fast-growing hub of talent within 2K’s Creative division. We collaborate with top-tier international teams to build the future of gaming. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe, equitable, and welcoming space for everyone. If you are excited about this role and ready to bring your unique skills to 2K, we encourage you to apply!
What we need
- We are looking for a proactive, highly motivated, and analytical Operations Manager to take full ownership of our Valencia studio's daily operations and workspace experience, reporting and working closely to our Creative Operations Director.
- We are looking for someone eager to manage the daily operations of a creative studio, a data enthusiast who can make informed decisions, create/optimize workflows, and coordinate stakeholders. Possessing a holistic view of business management, strong financial acumen, project management understanding, and attention to detail.
- As a tactical leader and an exceptional communicator, you will bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution, supporting our local leadership and ensuring our development teams have everything they need to succeed. Someone who genuinely cares about people, embraces a service-oriented mindset, and serves as the operational backbone of an inclusive and people-first studio.
What You’ll Do
Global Operations & Alignment
- Guarantees that all studio operations operate in strict accordance with global T2/2K policies and standards, and mandatory regional Spanish regulations.
- Local contact person for implementation of 2K and Take-Two (T2) projects.
- Provide direct support to the Operations Director on projects and metrics of the global division. Studio Operations & Financial Control
- Lead the planning, management, and control of the annual studio budget. Responsible for studio expense control, monitoring and meeting financial objectives.
- Process optimization: Proactively identify blockers, inefficiencies, and uncertainties. Build and scale the workflows, procedures, and metrics needed to drive continuous improvement.
- Studio expense approver, ensuring vendor compliance, managing procurement workflows, and adherence to global frameworks.
- Ensure the Valencia team has an optimal environment to design world-class games. Facilities & Workplace Experience (WEX)
- Oversee the daily operations of premises, coordinating upgrades and infrastructure changes within premium standards.
- Foster a collaborative workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and the physical/mental wellbeing of our teams.
- Elevate the studio workspace to ensure it reflects our signature hospitality, creating a welcoming and premium environment for employees and visitors alike. Strategic Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and set clear goals for a multidisciplinary covering Administration, Workplace Experience, Facilities/H&S, Maintenance, Cleaning, and Wellbeing.
- Foster an inclusive culture of continuous development, promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and coordinating studio events that celebrate our diverse community.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or an MBA.
- Full professional bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.
- Proven experience in Operations Management +8 years, ideally within a global environment, tech or creative industry.
- Possesses outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to connect authentically with diverse profiles and build collaborative relationships.
- Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills to confidently engage internal teams, deliver updates to global stakeholders, and represent our studio within the industry network.
- A sharp focus on detail and high standards, combined with a strong service-oriented approach to ensure the studio runs smoothly and remains a productive, inspiring workplace for our creative teams.
- Understanding of project management principles to structure, track, and deliver cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong capability in generating metrics, analyzing operational data, and implementing continuous improvement frameworks.
- Exceptional leadership skills to manage a diverse team establishing a collaborative culture and a genuine passion for people, inclusive leadership, and talent development. Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence and the application of intelligent technologies to drive operational efficiency, process automation, and streamlined administrative workflows.
- Prior experience working in the video game or tech industry.
- Familiarity with local Spanish labor regulations, H&S, or corporate facilities compliance in Spain.
Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or MBA
- Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- 8+ years proven experience in Operations Management, ideally within global, tech, or creative environments
- Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills
- Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills for internal and external representation
- Strong attention to detail, high standards, and service-oriented approach to workplace operations
- Understanding of project management principles to structure, track, and deliver cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to generate metrics, analyze operational data, and implement continuous improvement frameworks
- Exceptional leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive inclusive talent development
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence and application of intelligent technologies to drive operational efficiency
- Prior experience working in the video game or tech industry
- Familiarity with Spanish labor regulations, health & safety, or corporate facilities compliance
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, generous vacation or discretionary time off, sick time, and both parental and compassionate leave are explicitly listed in recent role descriptions. A company‑wide end‑of‑year break further expands the time‑off offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with mental‑health programs and family‑planning support through Maven. HSA/FSA options and basic life insurance are also highlighted.
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Retirement Support — Eligibility for a 401(k) plan alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Program is consistently called out. These elements strengthen long‑term savings and ownership opportunities.
2K Insights
What We Do
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, and HB Studios. 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 our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. 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!
Why Work With Us
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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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