Senior Manager, Learning & Development (Gaming)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Learning & Development (Gaming): Design and execute needs assessments to identify technical skills gaps and create multi-quarter training roadmaps for Art, Engineering, Game Design, Product, and Production with an accent on craft-specific upskilling and AI integration. Focus on partnering with Discipline Councils, curating learning paths in LMS platforms, scaling peer-to-peer programs, and measuring ROI through performance outcomes and behavioral change.

Location: Austin, TX

Company

Global leader in interactive entertainment as a label of Take-Two Interactive, with games downloaded over 6 billion times across 175+ countries, headquartered in California.

What you will do

• Conduct needs assessments and build strategic training roadmaps balancing discipline-specific and cross-functional priorities.
• Partner with Discipline Council leads in Art, Production, Game Design, Product, and Engineering to prioritize high-impact initiatives.
• Integrate AI training into functional roadmaps in collaboration with AI stakeholders.
• Design technically accurate, high-retention training content with internal SMEs and curate craft-specific paths in platforms like Cornerstone and Pluralsight.
• Scale "Peers Teaching Peers" programs to foster internal knowledge sharing.
• Track performance outcomes and provide data-backed ROI to Discipline Councils.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Technical Training, Instructional Design, or Talent Development, preferably in gaming, tech, or creative industries.
• Deep expertise in adult learning principles for skill transfer and retention in fast-paced environments.
• Experience building and scaling programs from concept to implementation.
• Technical fluency in game development cycles, engineering, art, product, and production to engage SMEs and Council leads.
• Expertise in program architecture, stakeholder alignment, and strategic synthesis across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Cornerstone or similar LMS; travel less than 10% as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• World-class benefits package supporting team needs and work-life balance.
• Collaborative environment across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accommodations for disabilities.
• Focus on continuous improvement, craft excellence, and innovation in gaming.