Senior Technical Program Manager (Software/Firmware)

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.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities:

As a Senior Technical Program Manager in the software/firmware space, you will be responsible for driving the development of products that define the future of the Playstation ecosystem. Your role involves you in every facet of the launch lifecycle. This includes driving the timeline, coordinating the roles and responsibilities across engineering teams, and ultimately ensuring the successful completion and launch of new products. A successful candidate will be a team lead, using your experience to uplift and mentor team members and contribute to the capabilities and culture of the group.

A successful Senior Technical Program Manager is upbeat, detail oriented, motivated and an excellent communicator. They should be familiar with the different stages of product development, engineering, supply chain, and program/project management methodologies.

The successful applicant is:

• A Senior member that can contribute and improve the work of every team members. Someone who can drive the culture and community of the team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, critical thinker with a strong intuition to identify and resolve roadblocks before they become material risks to a program.
• Owning project and program schedules, task assignments, and leading overall schedule progress - from large phases through to detailed tasks, including understanding and actively managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and executive reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficient at addressing various partners from individual contributors, up through senior leadership.
• Working with the extended Program Management group to set the product definition, system level architecture and coordination with the various business and engineering teams- from large phases through to detailed tasks, including understanding and managing dependencies.
• Maintains big picture strategic and operational thinking balanced by a strong attention to detail
• Flexible and calm in dealing with various aspects of ambiguity

Required Knowledge / Skills:

• Extensive experience developing and/or leading large SW/FW programs across multiple engineering and operations teams across the finish line.
• Experience in roles that communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with engineering and supply chain teams.
• Preferred background of supporting the development of new consumer electronic devices
• Experience with Project/Program management tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Ability to work with others at all levels, effective at working with geographically remote and teams with varied strengths

Bonus:

• Experience in the gaming field is not required, but interest and passion for gaming, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering related fields preferred. Masters or MBA are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager or Project Lead

Working Conditions:

• Agile team; feels like a start-up within a large organization
• Hiring Location: Location Flexible
• Travel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%-25%
• Individual Contributor: Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities nor budgetary or hiring accountabilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

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