Manager, Talent Development

Take-Two Interactive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in London is seeking a Manager of Talent Development. This role involves shaping workforce growth through global learning initiatives, managing talent processes, and supporting employee development across various regions. The ideal candidate should possess experience in Learning & Development and be skilled at project management and communication, with a relevant bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Onsite Gym

Employee discount programs

Stocked pantries

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development and Talent Management.
• Experience supporting global teams across multiple time zones.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Support and scale global learning initiatives.
• Co-manage the Learning Management System.
• Partner with HR to deliver talent management processes.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Talent management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Cornerstone

Lattice

Workday

Job description

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. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com .

The Challenge

Become part of Take-Two Interactive Software as the Manager of Talent Development in London, UK. Shape the future of our workforce and play a key role in our dynamic organization's growth.

What You’ll Take On

This position reports to the Director of Talent Development, bridging Learning & Development and Talent Management to support global programs for employee and leader growth.

• Support and scale global learning initiatives — including core manager training, onboarding, and development programs — adapting and coordinating delivery across EMEA and APAC regions.
• Co‑manage our Learning Management System (Cornerstone), curating and maintaining learning content, handling logistics, and ensuring an intuitive learner experience.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and People Ops to deliver key talent management processes such as performance reviews, goal‑setting, development planning, and succession discussions.
• Support talent review sessions — gathering insights, preparing materials, and capturing outcomes to inform succession and workforce planning.
• Aid in developing Career Pathways by identifying proficiencies, skills and, behavioural indicators to ensure alignment across global roles.
• Leverage to tell a story — track participation, engagement, and impact metrics across programs to identify trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a global bridge, ensuring consistent implementation of Talent Development strategies while accommodating local cultures, regional nuances, and business requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HRBPs, Learning Admins, and global label teams to share standard processes and ensure alignment with company‑wide initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development and Talent Management, preferably in the creative, technology, or entertainment sectors.
• Experience supporting global or regional teams across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Strong project management skills — comfortable coordinating with various collaborators, managing timelines, and completing multiple priorities.
• Experience with Cornerstone, Lattice, and/or Workday, and ability to interpret data for insights and reporting.
• Understanding adult learning principles, performance empowerment, and talent management guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and collaborate across regions and levels.
• A proactive approach with a passion for employee growth and global influence.

Great to Have

• Experience implementing global programs within a matrixed or multi-label organization.
• Certifications in applicable tools or methodologies (e.g., DiSC, Situational Leadership, MBTI, Performance and Talent Management).
• Experience crafting or facilitating workshops or trainings.

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.

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.