Sr. Director, Strategic Planning & Platform Strategy

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Business Development • Product Management • $275,000 PA - $412,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Platform Strategy at PlayStation will lead the development and refinement of 3-5 year strategic roadmaps, aligning with long-term vision and short-term goals. This role involves foresight and scenario planning, evaluating future risks and opportunities in media and technology. Key responsibilities include market trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration with senior leaders, building strategic frameworks, and delivering compelling presentations to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic planning within the gaming or technology sectors, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to influence executive decisions.
Must have:
  • 10+ years in strategic planning or product management (gaming/tech preferred)
  • Experience with subscription/service-based businesses
  • Game industry expertise (landscapes, policies, tech)
  • Excellent communication & storytelling with data
  • Proven ability to influence executive leadership
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package

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.

Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Platform Strategy

San Mateo, CA

We are looking for a Senior Director of Strategic Planning & Platform Strategy to join our strategy team at PlayStation. This senior leader will be responsible for influencing and shaping the company’s mid-range strategy (3–5 years) by developing forward-looking plans, scenario planning, and creating strategic frameworks that anticipate future industry, market, and technology trends.

This role is key in driving strategic alignment across the organization and ensuring the business is well-positioned to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Mid-Range Strategy Development:

  • Lead the creation and refinement of 3–5 year strategic roadmaps that align with long-term vision and near-term priorities.

Foresight and Scenario Planning:

  • Develop, lead, and institutionalize structured scenario planning processes to evaluate potential futures, risks, and opportunities in the media and technology landscape.

Trend and Market Intelligence:

  • Synthesize insights from market research, consumer behavior, emerging technologies, and global macro trends to inform strategic decisions.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

  • Collaborate with senior leaders across product, content, technology, finance, and business management/operations to align mid-range plans with functional strategies and execution plans.

Strategic Frameworks and Toolkits:

  • Build and deploy strategy toolkits that enable the organization to assess options, prioritize investments, and measure strategic progress.  Manage projects to drive key areas of optionality.

Executive Communication:

  • Deliver compelling presentations and strategic recommendations to C-suite and Senior Leadership audiences; translate complex analytics and business model insights into actionable decisions.

Innovation & Growth Identification:

  • Identify and evaluate new opportunities for innovation, strategic partnerships, and business model innovation.
  • Qualifications for Strategic Planning and Platform Strategy
  • Essential Experience and Skills

Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, business strategy, or product management, preferably within the gaming, entertainment, or technology sectors.
  • Origination and Shaping of Subscription or Service-Based Businesses: Experience in constructing value propositions, business models, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Industry Expertise: Strong preference for candidates with expertise in the game industry, including knowledge of game landscapes, player policies, and technology changes.

Skills

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly skilled in storytelling with data and insights.
  • Strategy Development: Demonstrated expertise in owning the strategy development of a business unit or product line at a large company, managing various stakeholders.
  • Executive Influence: Proven track record of influencing executive leadership and aligning diverse teams around strategic priorities.
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking: Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to distill complexity into clear, concise strategies.

Conclusion:

To excel in a role requiring these qualifications, a candidate must demonstrate a robust blend of experience, communication prowess, strategic acumen, and leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will not only have a deep understanding of the games industry but also possess the ability to navigate and lead within a complex, cross-functional business environment. By leveraging their expertise and skill set, they will drive strategic initiatives that align with the overarching goals of the organization, developing new growth and develop new growth strategies for the business.

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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.

$275,000 - $412,400 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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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.  


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

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