Sr. Manager, Competitive Gaming Product Optimization & Monetization

1 Month ago • 12 Years + • Product Management • $200,500 PA - $300,700 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

PlayStation seeks a Sr. Manager for Competitive Gaming Product Optimization & Monetization. This role involves defining and driving the growth of competitive gaming products on web and mobile platforms. Responsibilities include crafting gaming experiences, designing innovative tools for various competitive formats (1v1, Battle Royale, Team vs. Team), developing strategies to improve ESCG's presence across platforms (integrating with PlayStation App, PlayStation Plus, and first-party titles), and creating strategic recommendations for integrating with the PlayStation Store and other channels. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, track key metrics (user acquisition, engagement, retention), and provide executive-level updates.
Must have:
  • 12+ years experience in product lifecycle management or competitive gaming
  • Proven track record of driving product optimization and monetization
  • Strong business insight and ability to influence teams
  • Experience in cross-functional environments
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 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 Corporation.

Sr. Manager, Competitive Gaming Product Optimization & Monetization

San Mateo, CA / Hybrid 

Join PlayStation in an outstanding role that offers an exceptional opportunity to craft the future of competitive gaming experiences on both web and mobile platforms. We're looking for a visionary leader to define and drive our competitive gaming products' growth, optimization, and monetization strategies. Collaborate with world-class teams to improve our gaming ecosystem and deliver outstanding experiences for players globally.

Responsibilities:

  • Define the ESCG product evolution and player growth strategy, focusing on crafting flawless gaming experiences.
  • Design and implement innovative tools for 1v1, Battle Royale, and Team vs. Team competitive gaming experiences across web and mobile platforms, strictly aiming to drive revenue and user acquisition.
  • Develop strategies to improve ESCG's mobile, web, and console presence, including potential integrations with the PlayStation App, PlayStation Plus, and first-party titles while boosting revenue streams and user engagement.
  • Develop strategic recommendations for further integrating ESCG with the PlayStation Store, Network Services, and traditional Retail channels, focusing on growing product visibility and sales conversions.
  • Evaluate the opportunity for ESCG off-console features to be coordinated with the PlayStation platform.
  • Develop an aligned product roadmap and resources with PEG for initiatives that require deeper platform integration.
  • Champion cross-functional alignment and collaboration with key collaborators in product, marketing, and engineering to ensure seamless initiative execution and optimize product/program performance.
  • Lead through influence to encourage innovation and collaboration within the competitive gaming vertical and across broader PlayStation teams, focusing on new growth and monetization.
  • Recognize important indicators and establish metrics to track user acquisition, player engagement, and retention.
  • Provide executive-level updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with PlayStation’s vision, goals, and commercial targets.

Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of experience in product lifecycle management, competitive gaming, or a related field, with a proven track record of driving product optimization and monetization strategies.
  • Strong business insight with the ability to influence and encourage teams.
  • Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Shown success in driving product optimization and monetization strategies.
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment with internal and external collaborators.
  • Strong communication and leadership qualities.

 

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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.

$200,500 - $300,700 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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