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Business Continuity Manager

Who We Are

Take-Two Interactive develops, publishes and markets some of the world's biggest games. We publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, Ghost Story, PlayDots, Social Point as well as Private Division label and Nordeus. Our Rockstar label creates Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, two of the most critically acclaimed gaming franchises in history. Our 2K label creates games like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Bioshock, Borderlands, Evolve, XCOM and the beloved Sid Meier's Civilization. Our Private Division label publishes Kerbal Space Program, Ancestors and The Outer Worlds.

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

The Business Continuity Manager will become an integral part of the resiliency architecture supporting Take-Two Interactive. This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Continuity professional who is looking to expand their portfolio into the entertainment sector and be part of a growing BC program where your skills will be tested, strengthened and developed as part of a cutting-edge team. You will have the opportunity to implement BC strategies with new and existing business lines, you will be challenged to take core BC principles and adjust them to fit with company culture while keeping true to best BC practices. You will build relationships across all levels of the organization and partner with other departments in the organization to reduce impacts to our people, business operations and critical locations.

What You’ll Take On

• Support business lines to develop and maintain business continuity plans
• Lead business process review meetings with process owners
• Complete Business Impact Analysis (BIA) as part of process reviews
• Partner with various Take-Two departments to advance the Emergency Preparedness Program at our locations around the globe
• Revise crisis playbooks and risk assessments in partnership with our studios and offices
• Develop and maintain partnerships across all levels of the organization in locations around the globe
• Partner with business lines and locations to conduct training and exercises for both business continuity plans and crisis response playbooks
• Quickly synthesize and assess information to inform your decisions on how to escalate and act during an emergency
• Use BC applications and systems to support all elements of the BC Program
• Administer the enterprise mass notification system, including ongoing maintenance and training
• Respond to ad hoc requests for information and support related to BC and risk initiatives, both tactical and strategic
• Manage program metrics; maintain and prepare executive level reports on program status
• Manage multiple workstreams with different stakeholders and timelines
• Manage contract staff and vendors to advance the program

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in the Humanities, Business, Emergency Management or related field; Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years of experience in a full-time Business Continuity role; experience in a non-highly regulated industry a plus; Emergency Management experience a plus
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent from DRII or BCI; Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) a plus
• Knowledge of existing business continuity, emergency management and crisis management standards (e.g. ISO 22301, NFPA-1600, etc.)
• Fluency and experience with standard business continuity practices and terms (BIAs, risk assessments, recovery time objectives, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage a project from beginning to end or steady-state
• Experience working under pressure during an actual crisis response and/or activation of a business continuity plan
• Ability to synthesize complicated issues and present options and next steps both verbally and in writing
• Experience planning and conducting training and exercises in support of business continuity and crisis response plans including exercise design and development with a focus on exercise objectives, expected actions and after-action reports
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and drive success outside of direct reporting lines
• Experience partnering with departments outside of traditional reporting lines to support business continuity and crisis management initiatives; experience with a technology-centric enterprise a plus
• Experience working with Disaster Recovery teams to communicate business process requirements
• Able to identify unique and realistic solutions to difficult problems
• Proficiency in BC support tools (e.g. Fusion, Sungard, etc.) and mass notification systems (e.g. Everbridge, Send Word Now, MIR3, Alert Media, etc.)
• Comfortable working and adapting in a dynamic environment and achieving goals independently when needed
• Able to travel domestically and internationally, up to 15% of the time
• Able to adjust normal working hours to meet with business partners around the globe, on occasion
• Able to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays during emergencies, as needed

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, to be inquisitive and 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, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“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, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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