Director of Analytics

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Analytics in Tokyo will lead and grow a team of data professionals, driving the development and implementation of advanced analytics and reporting solutions for PlayStation hardware and services. This pivotal role involves collaborating across departments (Hardware Operations, Product, Corporate Finance) to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Responsibilities include managing a high-performing analytics team, fostering a collaborative culture, optimizing PlayStation hardware to meet player needs, working with global data and engineering teams, and accelerating data maturity across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and scaling analytics teams, exceptional communication skills in both Japanese and English, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience in complex environments. Expertise in data science, analytics, and engineering practices is essential.
Must have:
  • Manage and develop high-performing analytics teams
  • Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations
  • Collaborate across various departments
  • Optimize PlayStation hardware for player needs
  • Exceptional communication in Japanese and English
  • Deep understanding of analytics and data science practices
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with hardware, technology or gaming industries

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

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.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

 

*Japanese JD comes later

Director of Analytics, Tokyo – Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation)

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the home of PlayStation, is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Analytics to lead and grow our team of data professionals in Tokyo. This role is pivotal in driving the development and implementation of advanced analytics and reporting solutions and offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful data-driven decisions across the organization and help shape the future of PlayStation hardware and services for players worldwide. 

The Director will collaborate across various departments to develop and manage end-to-end hardware analytics, ensuring reporting strategies, specification design, and actionability meet business needs. The position aims to significantly impact hardware Product and hardware operations outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership:
    • Manage and develop a high-performing analytics organization, including managers and individual contributors.
    • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in analytics and data science.
  • Strategic Business Support:
    • Partner with senior leaders in Hardware Operations, Product, Corporate Finance, and other key business areas to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
    • Ensure PlayStation hardware products are optimized to serve player needs by leveraging the wealth of data at our disposal.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Work closely with global data and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of analytics across operations.
    • Champion partnerships across SIE’s global analytics and data communities.
  • Organizational Development:
    • Lead efforts to accelerate the data maturity of the broader organization in Tokyo and beyond, establishing best practices and driving data-centric culture.
    • Advocate for the adoption of advanced analytics tools, methodologies, and frameworks across teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proven track record of managing and scaling analytics and data science teams within global companies.
  • Exceptional communication skills in both Japanese and English, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across cultural and organizational boundaries.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the drive to shape and influence organizational culture through data.
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed environments with cross-functional and cross-regional stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of analytics, data science, and engineering practices, including statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization.
  • Expertise in developing strategies to translate complex data into business insights that drive decision-making.
  • Familiarity with hardware, technology or gaming industries is a plus.

 

アナリティックス・ディレクター

ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント(SIE)では、チームを率い成長させる経験豊富で戦略的なアナリティクス・ディレクターを募集しています。
このポジションは、高度なアナリティクスとレポーティングソリューションの開発と導入を推進する重要な役割を担い、組織全体においてデータ主導の意思決定を推進し、世界中のプレイヤーを対象としたPlayStationハードウェアとサービスの未来を形作る機会を提供します。

このディレクターは、さまざまな部門や組織と協業し、ハードウェアアナリティクスをエンドツーエンドで開発・管理し、ビジネスニーズを満たすレポート戦略、仕様設計を行い、実効性を確保していきます。このポジションは、ハードウェア商品企画とハードウェアサプライチェーンの成果に大きな影響を与えることが期待されています。

主な職務内容:

  • チームリーダーシップ
    • マネージャーやインディビジュアルコントリビューターを含む、高パフォーマンスの分析組織の管理と育成。
    • コラボレーション、イノベーション、アナリティクスおよびデータサイエンスにおける卓越した文化を醸成する。
  • 戦略的ビジネスサポート
    • ハードウェア設計・製造・サプライチェーン、商品企画、コーポレートファイナンス、およびその他の主要分野のリーダーと連携し、実行可能なインサイトと戦略的提言を提供する。
    • 膨大なデータを活用し、PlayStationハードウェア製品がプレイヤーのニーズに応えられるよう最適化する。
       
  • 部門横断的な協力
    • グローバルデータおよびエンジニアリングチームと密接に連携し、業務全体にわたって分析をシームレスに統合する
    • SIEのグローバルアナリティクスおよびデータコミュニティとの連携を促進する
  • 組織開発
    • 東京およびその他の地域における、組織全体のデータ成熟度を加速させる取り組みをリードし、ベストプラクティスを確立、データ中心の文化を推進する
    • チーム全体にわたって先進的な分析ツール、手法、フレームワークの採用を推進する

資格およびスキル:

  • グローバル企業におけるアナリティクスおよびデータサイエンスチームのマネジメント実績。
  • 日本語および英語での卓越したコミュニケーションスキル、文化や組織の境界を越えてステークホルダーと効果的に関わる能力。
  • データを通じて組織文化を形成し、影響を与える推進力と、優れたクリティカルシンキングおよび問題解決能力。
  • 複雑なマトリックス環境での業務経験があり、部門横断的かつ地域横断的なステークホルダーと連携した経験。
  • 統計分析、予測モデリング、データ可視化など、アナリティクス、データサイエンス、エンジニアリング実務に関する深い理解。
  • 複雑なデータからビジネス上のインサイトを引き出し、意思決定を促す戦略を構築する専門性。
  • ハードウェア、テクノロジー、ゲーム業界に関する知識があれば尚可。

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 or maternity, 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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About The Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation, pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.


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