Sr. Community Operations & Strategy Lead
About the job
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.
PlayStation Studios is on the lookout for an accomplished senior gaming community leader to become the Sr. Community Operations & Strategy Lead for our Live Service team. This vital role focuses on crafting, developing, and operationalizing a sophisticated community engagement framework tailored to our diverse live service game portfolio.
This position is designed for a passionate industry veteran known for a strategic mindset, exceptional community engagement expertise, and a collaborative approach to managing comprehensive player communications and content strategies across various platforms, including console, PC, or mobile.
You will report directly to PlayStation Studios’ Director of Player Engagement, playing an instrumental role in evolving our community engagement strategies and contributing significantly to the success and health of our live service offerings.
Responsibilities:
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Collaborate closely with the Director of Player Engagement to refine and operationalize the strategic vision for community engagement, guaranteeing effective and cohesive execution across PlayStation Studios’ live service titles.
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Innovate, develop, and implement best practices, tools, and processes for community management, focusing on streamlining operational workflows and elevating efficiency and effectiveness within the community engagement domain.
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Lead targeted initiatives aimed at refining community operations, enhancing the quality, impact, and effectiveness of our community engagement efforts throughout PlayStation Studios.
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Engage in proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning community operations strategies with the broader goals of PlayStation Studios to ensure a unified and player-centric approach to community engagement.
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Utilize and analyze clear KPIs to uncover opportunities for improved community engagement, influencing key stakeholders and propelling successful initiatives forward.
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Guide the selection and integration of the latest community management technologies and platforms, aligning them with our strategic objectives to enhance engagement capabilities and support.
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Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice sharing across PlayStation Studios, enhancing our overall community engagement framework and capabilities.
Required Skills:
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Demonstrated leadership within the gaming industry, particularly in community strategy and operations for live service games, showcasing the ability to drive strategic operational improvements.
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Expert understanding of community engagement strategies, focusing on achieving operational excellence, process optimization, and leading innovation within community management practices.
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Proficiency in analyzing community metrics, employing data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, refine operational approaches, and enhance community engagement outcomes.
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Strong communication skills, adept at effectively collaborating with various internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clear articulation of strategic visions and fostering successful partnerships.
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In-depth knowledge of current community management technologies, trends, and best practices, with a proven track record of applying this expertise to elevate community engagement in a dynamic gaming environment.
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A history of leading and developing high-performing teams, dedicated to promoting an environment that emphasizes growth, operational excellence, and continuous learning.
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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.
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About The Company
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Sony Interactive Entertainment 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.
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