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PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
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As Senior Manager, Technical Program Management, you will lead a group of dedicated technical program managers, establish standards for quality project management, and help us improve how we deliver projects. You will collaborate and coordinate across our global Quality Engineering organization. This role also includes handling 3rd party vendor management and device management for our test team. Join us to be a part of an exceptionally dedicated team committed to delivering world-class entertainment experiences. This is a hybrid role with some opportunities for travel.
Leadership
- Experience in a senior management role, with a track record of leading successful teams and projects
- Lead and grow a team of Quality Engineering TPMs
- Coach and mentor your team to continue developing their skills and expertise
- Establish a collaborative work environment that encourages trust, autonomy, and innovation
- Develop strategic roadmaps and resource plans to efficiently implement ambitious projects
- Strong leadership and project management skills, capable of encouraging and motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals
Program Management and QE Process
- Define, document, and drive adoption of project management and quality engineering processes that ensure efficient execution and scalability
- Collaborate with multi-functional leadership to facilitate sophisticated quality engineering work and drive technical alignment across a large, distributed team
- Handle dependencies between multiple key programs across the product development portfolio
- Proactively identify and document project risks, issues, and dependencies, assess impact, and propose mitigation strategies
- Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to quickly identify and implement effective solutions
- Experience with hardware development schedules is a plus
- Manage the budget for hardware devices and 3rd party tools
- Develop and maintain relationships with 3rd party vendors
- Order test devices, and manage inventory and distribution to ensure seamless operations
Communication
- Proficient in written and verbal communication, with excellent presentation skills
- Proficient at nurturing relationships with colleagues at all organizational tiers
- Able to effectively present information to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficiency in Japanese language and experience with Japanese office culture desired
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$174,200—$261,200 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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What We Do
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.
