Senior Director, Workplace (Facilities)

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.

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Role overview:

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Senior Director of Workplace to lead our global facilities operations. This role will oversee workplace services, site operations, space planning, sustainability initiatives, and facilities strategy to support a dynamic and innovative organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven ability to align facilities management with business goals, delivering an exceptional employee and visitor experience across our offices. 

What you'll be doing:

Facilities Strategy & Leadership 

• Develop and execute a long-term facilities strategy aligned with business objectives. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on real estate and workplace trends. 
• Lead site selection, lease negotiations, and capital improvement projects in partnership with real estate and finance teams. 

Operations & Maintenance 

• Ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance of all facilities, including office spaces, data centers, and other critical environments. 
• Oversee vendor management, including janitorial, maintenance, security, and utilities. 
• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess operational performance and employee satisfaction. 

Space Planning & Workplace Design 

• Lead space planning initiatives, including moves, expansions, and redesigns, to support business needs. 
• Champion an engaging, sustainable, and inclusive workplace environment. 

Budget & Resource Management 

• Develop and manage the facilities budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities. 

• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget. 

Sustainability & Innovation 

• Drive sustainability programs, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint initiatives. 
• Explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance workplace efficiency and the employee experience. 

What we're looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field. 
• 12+ years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex facilities operations across multiple geographies. 
• Strong understanding of real estate, workplace design, and sustainability principles. 
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets exceeding $50M. 
• Excellent project management and vendor negotiation skills. 
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, with experience in influencing at the executive level. 
• Proven ability to coach and mentor senior leaders on strategic workplace issues 
• Tremendous emotional intelligence and great judgment make you a trusted partner of SIE business leaders, an inspirational leader to your team, and a trusted coach to senior candidates 
• Confirmed analytical mentality- using data to tell stories and drive decisions; you seek to understand and solve a problem, you instinctively ask for the data.  
• Proven track record to influence and run a budget and vendors. 

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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. 

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