Senior Technical Program Manager – Product Owner Focus

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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