Senior Technical Program Manager – Product Owner Focus

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Product Management • $172,100 PA - $258,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Technical Program Manager – Product Owner Focus at Sony Interactive Entertainment will act as the Product Owner for critical technical programs, shaping and executing the technical roadmap. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to define and deliver high-impact technical initiatives using Agile methodologies. The role requires managing multiple scrum teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and proactively mitigating risks. This position requires strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and technical acumen, ensuring the timely release of quality software for PlayStation Network.
Must have:
  • 7+ years TPM experience with Product Owner focus in Agile environments
  • Experience working with Engineering, UX, and Product Management
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration for technical requirements
  • Agile framework expertise (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with enterprise-level product development
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps principles
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Work on high-impact projects
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, 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. Technical Program Manager – Product Owner Focus

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

About Us:

Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for a Technical Program Manager to serve as a Product Owner. Our group develops software for the PlayStation Network. We build large internal enterprise applications which support PS5, PS4, Web and more. Our environment is fast paced, Agile and we use some of the latest tools out there. Come help shape the future of the world’s largest gaming, immersive interaction, and entertainment content distribution platform!

Job Summary:

The Technical Program Manager will focus on responsibilities as a Product Owner and be the key driver in shaping and executing our technical roadmap. This role is responsible for collaborating with engineering teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to define, prioritize, and deliver high-impact technical initiatives. You will ensure that multiple scrum teams are aligned with the business vision, using Agile methodologies to drive timely, quality releases. The ideal candidate is a proactive, go-getter leader with a track record of strong accountability and technical ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Ownership & Vision:
    • Act as the Product Owner for critical technical programs, owning the product vision and roadmap.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define priorities, and articulate clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
    • Maintain and refine the product backlog to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
    • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and strategic decisions.
    • Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms to ensure stakeholder alignment and informed decision-making.
    • Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners, driving consensus and collaboration across diverse teams.
  • Agile Leadership & Collaboration:
    • Champion Agile best practices, serving as a key resource for multiple scrum teams in a large corporate environment.
    • Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and effective delivery.
    • Foster strong collaboration between technical teams, stakeholders, and external partners to drive project success.
  • Technical Program Management:
    • Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring milestones are met and technical debt is managed.
    • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple teams.
    • Demonstrate strong accountability for technical ownership areas, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on Product Owner role within Agile environments.
  • Partnered closely with Engineering team, UX, and Product Management to navigate high-level asks to define clear, actionable technical requirements
  • Worked cross-functionally with multiple business stakeholders to groom well-defined technical stories for Engineering team to implement
  • Proven track record of managing multiple scrum teams in a large corporate setting.
  • Hands-on experience in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Skills:

  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and drive technical solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, go-getter mindset.

Mindset & Attributes:

  • Demonstrated accountability for technical ownership areas.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and driven to deliver high-quality products and solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with enterprise-level product development and large-scale Agile transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and DevOps principles.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.
  • The chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of our industry.

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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.

$172,100 — $258,100 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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