Technical Product Manager

4 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Product Management • $141,700 PA - $212,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Technical Product Manager for PlayStation Studios, driving the adoption of AI technologies in game development. Must have experience in Producer/Product Manager roles in the games industry, project management, and Agile methodologies.
Must have:
  • Game Industry Experience
  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Technical Knowledge
Good to have:
  • Generative AI
  • Machine Learning
  • Scripting Languages
  • Industry Trends
Perks:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Top-Tier Benefits

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.

We are PlayStation Studios, home of multi-award winning developers of many beloved game franchises. Its a fantastic time to join us as we embark on our next adventure incorporating the latest advancements in machine learning and game development technologies across our portfolio of AAA games in development at our studios worldwide. To that end we’re searching for a talented Technical Product Manager to join the team! This person will be drive communication, program management and solicit feedback of centrally developed technologies and initiatives to ensure its smooth adoption, adaptation and integration into existing studio game development workflows. The technical areas covered will have a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence as it relates to game development.

Responsibilities:

  • As the individual responsible for key areas of varied technical programs you will partner closely with relevant leads to deliver on project goals and milestones.
  • Manage the planning, scheduling and release of work, identifying risks and blockers to successful rollout and adoption
  • Coordinate trials, proof of concept deployments, knowledge sharing and feedback gathering sessions for game development technologies and services across a diverse set of game studios and partner organizations in multiple timezones.
  • Track and update project and program progress, delivering project documentation and status.
  • Work with internal studios, our partners in the platform business group, and external partners on in-development projects to ensure quality on time delivery of centrally developed technology.
  • Identify and prioritize common use cases and requests for new centrally developed technologies and services or enhancements to existing ones
  • Ensure a common understanding and agreement on project scope, objectives and impact of any changes

Skills required:

  • Previous experience in a Producer or Product Manager role within the games industry.
  • Experienced in project management using Jira, Confluence or other related tools.
  • Experience of planning multiple projects from conception through completion and sunset with a mixed-discipline team using a variety of technology platforms
  • Experience with AGILE sprint and milestone management.
  • Demonstrated success in building strong working relationships with technical and creative stakeholders
  • A proactive, methodical and detail orientated approach with the ability to communicate and influence effectively across studios.
  • Break down complex initiatives, features or challenges into manageable portions and actionable steps
  • Assimilate diverse information and assess the impact on each phase of production and on the project as a whole
  • Identify groups that may be affected by a goal, actively solicit their input and follow up with strong execution
  • Identify and mitigate project risks in consultation with key subject matter experts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across product development and management teams globally
  • Proven conflict management skills with a strength in mediation leading to resolution of risk and roadblocks
  • Mastery of a variety of project management techniques in an internal development environment coupled with experience building and maintaining schedules

Technical knowledge

  • High level knowledge of generative AI and machine learning technologies, game development workflows, online technologies and general programming principles.
  • A general interest in technical developments in games, proactively keeping up to date with industry trends.
  • Nice to have - prior experience of modern scripting languages (e.g. Python)

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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.

$141,700 — $212,500 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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