Head of Technology

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Insomniac Games is looking for a Head of Technology. In this role, the Head of Technology is responsible for establishing, championing and maintaining a vision for technical excellence at the studio. They develop strategies to deliver on that vision, represent those strategies both internally and externally to the studio, and direct the studio's technology functions in their successful execution. They ensure that technology-related decision-making across departments and projects is sound and enables the studio to consistently deliver excellence, in budget, on time, and together. If this is the opportunity you have been looking for, please read on:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following:

• Defines, socializes, and deploys the studio’s near- and long-term technology vision, strategy, and goals in alignment with the studio’s overall business and creative objectives.
• Provides leadership for all technology departments, working in concert with department heads and project leaders to develop strategies to sustainably deliver excellence on multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining the well-being of the studio.
• Creates a cohesive technology organization, ensuring that all engineering and information technology teams collaborate effectively and maintain a culture of ownership and innovation.
• Manages and forecasts the technology budget, ensuring sufficient investment in the people, resources, tools and infrastructure necessary to achieve strategic objectives.
• Develops plans for the implementation of software, hardware, and support for new gaming platforms and technology in partnership with department and project leaders.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to align strategy, policies, and procedures with the studio's overarching vision and mission.
• Evangelizes and champions technical perspectives to inform and bolster senior leadership decision-making.
• Represents the studio in external engagements and fosters strong, mutually beneficial relationships with PlayStation Studios, SIE, and other key partners.
• Advises all technology-related decision-making across the studio – continuously anticipating and solving critical cross-departmental, cross-functional, creative, and technical challenges.
• Remains up to date with competitors’ technical capabilities, and investigates forward-looking technology that improves the overall quality, efficiency, and efficacy of our projects and teams.

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.