Senior Technical Program Manager (Software/Firmware)

3 Months ago • All levels • Program Management • $163,600 PA - $245,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Technical Program Manager in the software/firmware space, you will drive the development of products that define the future of the PlayStation ecosystem. Your role involves managing the timeline, coordinating responsibilities across engineering teams, and ensuring the successful launch of new products. You will be a team leader, mentoring team members, and contributing to the capabilities of the group. Responsibilities include owning project schedules, task assignments, and leading overall schedule progress, including managing dependencies and mitigating risks. You will work with the Program Management group to define the product, system-level architecture, and coordinate with various business and engineering teams.
Must have:
  • Experience leading large SW/FW programs across multiple teams.
  • Communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness.
Good to have:
  • Experience supporting the development of new consumer electronic devices.
  • Experience with project/program management tools like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
  • Interest and passion for gaming, digital entertainment, and technology.
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
  • Bonus package eligibility

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 Group Corporation.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities:

As a Senior Technical Program Manager in the software/firmware space, you will be responsible for driving the development of products that define the future of the Playstation ecosystem. Your role involves you in every facet of the launch lifecycle. This includes driving the timeline, coordinating the roles and responsibilities across engineering teams, and ultimately ensuring the successful completion and launch of new products. A successful candidate will be a team lead, using your experience to uplift and mentor team members and contribute to the capabilities and culture of the group.

A successful Senior Technical Program Manager is upbeat, detail oriented, motivated and an excellent communicator. They should be familiar with the different stages of product development, engineering, supply chain, and program/project management methodologies.

The successful applicant is:

  • A Senior member that can contribute and improve the work of every team members. Someone who can drive the culture and community of the team.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, critical thinker with a strong intuition to identify and resolve roadblocks before they become material risks to a program.
  • Owning project and program schedules, task assignments, and leading overall schedule progress - from large phases through to detailed tasks, including understanding and actively managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and executive reporting.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficient at addressing various partners from individual contributors, up through senior leadership.
  • Working with the extended Program Management group to set the product definition, system level architecture and coordination with the various business and engineering teams- from large phases through to detailed tasks, including understanding and managing dependencies.
  • Maintains big picture strategic and operational thinking balanced by a strong attention to detail
  • Flexible and calm in dealing with various aspects of ambiguity

Required Knowledge / Skills:

  • Extensive experience developing and/or leading large SW/FW programs across multiple engineering and operations teams across the finish line.
  • Experience in roles that communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with engineering and supply chain teams.
  • Preferred background of supporting the development of new consumer electronic devices
  • Experience with Project/Program management tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • Ability to work with others at all levels, effective at working with geographically remote and teams with varied strengths

Bonus:

  • Experience in the gaming field is not required, but interest and passion for gaming, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is a plus

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering related fields preferred. Masters or MBA are a plus.
  • Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager or Project Lead

Working Conditions:

  • Agile team; feels like a start-up within a large organization
  • Hiring Location: Location Flexible
  • Travel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%-25%
  • Individual Contributor: Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities nor budgetary or hiring accountabilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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.

$163,600 - $245,400 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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