Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

External Development Manager

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Ghost Story Games is a self-publishing game development studio founded by Ken Levine, focused on narrative-driven experiences.
  • Outsourcing Manager role supporting Judas, a narrative-driven AAA game led by Ken Levine.
  • Manage content production pipelines from initial planning through final implementation, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and production goals.
  • Seek out external development opportunities, build relationships, and ensure agreements are in place.
  • Coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners to drive day-to-day communication and ensure clarity on tasks, priorities, and expectations.
  • Track and report on asset or feature status, interdependencies, and risks to production and leadership teams.
  • Support overall production efforts by managing schedules, tracking progress, and assisting with issue resolution and prioritization.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Outsourcing Manager or similar production leadership role in gaming.
  • Proven success in shipping multiple AAA titles or equivalent large-scale projects.
  • Strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills. Deep understanding of the game development process and industry platforms.
  • Skilled in creating and maintaining project schedules and tracking deliverables against milestones.
  • Demonstrated experience managing internal to external development teams and processes.
  • Familiarity with standard production management tools and practices.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing priorities; leadership skills to maintain team motivation and focus in high-pressure situations.
  • Solid problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Hansoft, Jira, Confluence, Miro or similar project tracking platforms.
  • Interest in narrative-driven or action-focused games is a plus.