Sr Programme Manager - HR

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep HR expertise and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. The Programme Manager should be motivated by a passion for optimizing productivity and ensuring the successful completion of programs from inception to conclusion. This role will work closely with the Global Human Resources Teams such as HR Operations, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, HR Technology, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development.

What You’ll Take On

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent HR projects and programmes.
• Define HR programme objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for HR initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication on HR programmes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact HR programme delivery.
• Monitor HR programme progress and performance, providing regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate HR programme status and gather feedback.
• Ensure that HR programme deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the HR team.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop strategies and solutions that support organizational goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in programme or project management within Human Resources.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale HR programmes with multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and UK employment law.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. JIRA, Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate HR teams to achieve programme goals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management: In-depth knowledge of project management principles and practices; well versed in managing projects in a variety of methodologies, waterfall, agile, and hybrid.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and issues.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to align HR programme objectives with organizational goals and strategic vision.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify solutions and make informed decisions.
• Budget Management: Experience in managing programme budgets and financials.
• Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating resources, timelines, and scope changes.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• HR Expertise: Deep understanding of HR functions such as total rewards, HR operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and compliance.
• HR Systems Expertise: Experience with Workday preferred as well as other HRIS systems, Lattice, Greenhouse, Cornerstone, etc.

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, our onsite Gym, company parties, our Office bar, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to Private healthcare, Private dental, A double matching pension policy where the employer will double match up to a 4% contribution from the employee, Employee stock purchase scheme with a 15% discount, Eye tests and vouchers towards glasses, Cycle to work scheme, Flu vouchers, Annual health, 4X death in service insurance, Income protection (66% salary), Workplace Savings, 26 days holiday, Enhanced Family friendly policies + other great perks and great office facilities!
• Perks. Fitness reimbursement up to £50 per month, an onsite Gym, an Office bar, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and a dog friendly workplace.

This is a hybrid position from our London offices, with in-office required Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and its affiliates and group companies (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, colour, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com.