Data Collaboration & Partnerships Manager, Take Two Interactive

MarTech

Salary not provided

+ Employee stock purchase plan

Snowflake

Mid and Senior level

Austin

4+ days a week in office

Video game publisher

Open for applications

Video game publisher

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Open for applications

Salary not provided

+ Employee stock purchase plan

Snowflake

Mid and Senior level

Austin

4+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient entertainment company.

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Company

Role

Who you are

This position requires a builder’s mindset, combining technical product management with proactive business development to move our capabilities from experimental to permanent, automated functions within the interactive entertainment industry
3-5+ years of practical experience developing and driving solutions powered by technology, with a strong emphasis on the partnership landscape
Practical experience with Data Clean Room platforms (e.g., Meta Advanced Analytics, Google Ads Data Hub, Snowflake, LiveRamp, or InfoSum)
Ability to speak to partners, pitch complex ideas, and build long term relationships. You know how to navigate the market to find and establish new value-driving relationships
Solid understanding of digital advertising, marketing partnerships, and data architecture. You must understand the AdTech and Identity worlds (DSPs, Identity Brokers, and Advertising Platforms)
Clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts and solutions to various audiences, ranging from leadership to technical vendors
Understanding of privacy-related regulations (e.g. COPPA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and experience managing sensitive data in a compliant manner
Strong background in digital innovation, preferably experience in the interactive entertainment industry
Ability to establish and navigate high-level relationships, prioritizing timely updates & risk management
Demonstrates strong creativity and scrappiness and can handle constraints with grace
Practical experience with budgeting, contract management, and compliance in a tech environment

What the job involves

Take-Two Interactive is seeking a Data Collaboration & Partnerships Manager to join our Marketing Innovation and Technology (MIT) department
In this role, you will coordinate strategic data initiatives while managing relationships with a global network of technology vendors, advertising platforms, and data partners
You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of data collaboration solutions: identifying new market opportunities, pitching innovative partnership ideas, and operationalizing scalable technical workflows that drive measurable business value
Within 90 Days:
Learn and Adapt: Immerse yourself in the technology stack, day-to-day operations, and the specific business needs
Understand the Roadmap: Gain a deep understanding of our current goals, objectives, and the long-term data collaboration strategy
System Onboarding: Begin taking on responsibility for specific workflows and assume partial ownership of key internal data collaboration systems and partner relationships
Within 180 Days:
Full Ownership: Transition to full ownership of designated systems and platform relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for technical and operational issues
Proactive Growth: Identify and pitch new partnership opportunities or technology integrations that drive further value to the business
Operational Impact: Drive measurable improvements in team productivity, product quality, and the efficiency of our data collaboration workflows
Identify and prioritize opportunities for value creation, enhanced usability, and technical feasibility by analyzing technology-related business needs
Formulate technical requirements and create associated documentation (PRDs) to establish and maintain the product roadmap
Partner with engineering and cross functional teams to determine feasibility, prioritize features, and ensure the successful implementation of requirements
Improve media efficiency and attribution accuracy through technical solutions that strengthen marketing performance and ROI
Support the adoption of new solutions, ensuring they meet the complex needs of our players, marketers, and partners
Actively evaluate the market for new data partners and technology solutions; identify and establish strategic relationships that drive business value
Effectively pitch data collaboration concepts and technical solutions to internal teams and external partners to secure buy-in and expand our reach
Establish and maintain strong relationships with Marketing, Technology, and Data leaders
Coordinate with vendors and supporting teams within Take-Two to solve technical and operational problems
Define and communicate the features and benefits of technology solutions to partners and manage commercial/data agreements for renewals and marketing opportunities
Stay current with emerging technology and market trends to improve internal capabilities and maintain a strategic advantage
Expand Data Clean Room (DCR) capabilities across the key pillars of Insights, Activation, and Measurement, ensuring alignment with company core tenets
Position and advocate for data innovation to leadership, using metrics (e.g., acquisition, engagement, retention, LTV) to showcase value and impact
Oversee the technical management of DCR platforms, including scoping, onboarding, and maintenance
Guide the Data Collaboration Governance Committee to standardize frameworks that facilitate secure data collaboration and insights
Drive continuous improvement in team processes, including procurement, budgeting, compliance, and product delivery workflows to enhance productivity and quality
As a Product Manager (Data Collaboration), you focus on execution and solving ambiguous problems that support the product strategy. You define and launch product solutions for complex user needs (player, marketer, partner)

Our take

Parent company to some of the most successful video game companies and titles is Take-Two Interactive, one of the leading developers, publishers, and marketers of consumer interactive entertainment around the globe.

Developing and publishing principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga, Take-Two has powered industry-leading titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption 1&2, the catalog of NBA 2K games, BioShock, and FarmVille.

The company is looking to enter the world of crypto and blockchain, beginning with Zynga's Web3 game Sugartown in 2023. When competitor Ubisoft became the first developer to launch NFTs, the move faced backlash as many users saw it as a cash grab, which has certainly influenced Take-Two’s delay in entering the market. Time will tell how this foray into blockchain pans out for Take-Two.

With its well-established catalog of games (with some highly anticipated title releases, including GTA 6) Take-Two Interactive is a titan in the industry and is well set to see continued success, not only as its subsidiaries expand but through the capitalization of future tech opportunities in the highly innovative gaming industry.