Sr. Program Manager (HW related program management)

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Program Manager at SIE, you will be responsible for end-to-end program management of PlayStation hardware (consoles and peripherals) development, including the software features embedded within them, from conception to market launch. This role requires a broad understanding of both hardware and software development processes, leading global teams. Responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder management, communication management, and market launch. You will drive the program from planning and development progress tracking to reporting, process creation, and market release. The role demands proactive problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and collaboration with various development teams, PMOs, and international colleagues in the US and UK. The position involves frequent use of English, potential for international travel, and flexibility in work arrangements (remote/onsite).
Must have:
  • 5+ years program management experience
  • Hardware development program management experience
  • Managing multiple teams, reporting at project/company level
  • Proficient in Confluence, JIRA, PPT, etc.
  • Problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Experience working with international teams
Good to have:
  • Server-client system understanding
  • Network service and application knowledge
  • Programming experience
  • PMP certification
  • Organizational management experience
  • International work experience

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.

 

■職務内容 / Job Description(Roles & Responsibilities)
ハードウェア(PlayStaionコンソールや周辺機器)の開発、そこに搭載されるソフトウェア機能の開発、そのハードウェアやサービスが市場導入されるまでをEnd to Endでカバーしていただくプログラムマネジメント業務です。
企画から市場導入まで見届けることができる面白さがあります。 
 
・LSIやハードウェアの開発プロセスのみならず、ソフトウェアの開発プロセスも理解し、グローバルなメンバで構成されるプログラムを取りまとめていただく、幅広い業務です。
・リスクマネジメント、ステークホルダーマネジメント、コミュニケーションマネジメント、市場導入など、プログラムの成功のために必要なプロダクト開発以外のエリアもカバーしていただくことで、製品がリリースされるまでのあらゆる場面に関わっていただきます。 
・単にスケジュールを作って開発の進行管理するのではなく、計画策定から、開発進捗トラッキング、各種レポーティング、プログラムを推進するために必要なプロセス策定、市場リリースまでを責任を持ってドライブしていただくロールです。 
・課題があれば適宜軌道修正を積極的に検討するなど広い視野で適切な判断を下していくことが期待されます。
 

■組織・職場紹介 / About team and organization
弊社にはPlayStationプラットフォームハードウェアや周辺機器、システムソフトウェアやPlayStation Networkのネットワークサービスを開発しているチームが数多くあります。
当部署は、これらのメンバが開発するハードウェアや、サービス、アプリケーションを計画とおりにリリースできるよう支援し、PMOとしてプログラムをドライブします。
様々な開発チームと繋がり、PlayStationを構成する様々な技術基盤への理解を深めることができ、PlayStationの将来を左右するような新しいプラットフォームや、サービスの開発にプログラムマネジメントとして関わっていただけます。
また海外との協業プロジェクトが多く、USやUKのPMOやチームと連携を取って働くことで、グローバルなカルチャーに触れられる機会も多いです。
英語を使う頻度は非常に高く、海外出張もあります。
忙しさは担当プログラムのスケジュールやプログラムの体制に依りますが、ご自身の裁量で日々の働き方(リモート、オンサイト)や、稼働時間を調整することは可能です。
また個人や家族の事情や都合(通院、子どものケア)をリスペクトする文化があります。 
 
 
■求められるスキル・技術領域 / Skills and Qualifications
【必須(MUST)】
・プログラム(プロジェクト)マネジメント業務5年以上。 
・ハードウェア(PlayStaionコンソールやその周辺機器に類する製品)開発プログラム(プロジェクト)のプログラム(プロジェクト)マネジメント担当経験。 
・多くのチームを束ねて進捗を管理し、プロジェクト全体あるいは全社レベルでのプロジェクト報告などの担当経験。 
・Confluence, JIRA Dashboard, PPTなど各種ツールを使用して状況をうまく可視化できるスキル。 
・情報を繋げて理解し、そこから課題を発見し解決できるスキル。 
・海外メンバと協業で働いた経験。  
 

【歓迎(WANT)】
・サーバクライアントシステムに関する理解。 
・ネットワークサービス、アプリケーション全般に関する知識。 
・言語問わず、何かしらのプログラム開発経験。 
・PMP (project management professional certification) 保持。 
・組織マネジメント経験。 
・海外勤務経験。 
 
 
■求める人物像 / Personality
・多様なメンバの取りまとめ業務を面白いと受け止められる方。 
・チームの成功に喜びを感じられる方。 
・リードしつつもサポートも得意な方。 
・相手の立場で物事を考えられる方。 
・日本語のみならず英語での円滑なコミュニケーション能力を発揮したいと思っている方。
 
 
■語学力 / Language Skills
【英語】
・英語でのプレゼンテーションやディスカッションができること
【日本語】
・ビジネスレベルの日本語力(日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上)

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 or maternity, 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, the company behind PlayStation, 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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