Director, PMO IT HR
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. 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 a Director to join the Enterprise Applications Project Management Office. The ideal candidate will possess deep HR expertise and a proven ability to lead and manage HR Project/Program Managers to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of strategic HR IT initiatives. This role provides leadership, governance, and oversight for HR-related programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, operational excellence, and consistent project delivery methodology. This role will work closely with the Global Human Resources Teams such as HR Operations, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, HR Technology, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and reports into the Sr. Director of the Enterprise Applications Project Management Office.
What You'll Take On
Strategic Leadership:
- Ensure the Ent. Apps HR PMO team adheres to established project governance frameworks, project standards, and delivery processes.
- Collaborate with HR functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute key HR initiatives and maintain current strategic project roadmaps.
- Provide guidance on project selection, prioritization, resource planning, and portfolio management for HR programs/projects within the Ent. Apps portfolio.
Project Oversight & Execution:
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional HR programs (e.g., HRIS implementations, HR M/A Integrations).
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards.
- Monitor program / project performance providing regular updates to various audience groups, HR executive leadership, Ent. Apps leadership team, steering committees etc.
Governance & Process Improvement:
- Ensure PMs are ready to pass regular project audits and ensure post-implementation reviews are completed to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and results-driven project execution within the Ent. Apps PMO staff
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HR program/project managers.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across HR functional areas and with business stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a liaison between HR, IT and other departments to ensure alignment of program and project goals and integration with enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive sponsors, to ensure program/project alignment and success.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in program or project management within Human Resources.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale HR programs with multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of HR principles and practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage and motivate cross functional teams to achieve project and program 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 program risks and issues.
- Strategic Thinking & Planning: ability to align HR program objectives with organizational goals and strategic vision reflected in the HR roadmaps.
- 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 program budgets and financials.
- Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating project staff/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.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g. JIRA, Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc.)
What We Offer You
- Great Company Culture. Ranked as 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, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
- Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
- Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.