Senior Planning & Portfolio Program Manager

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Senior Planning & Portfolio Program  Manager   San Mateo, CA   The Business Strategy & Planning team connects strategy, planning,  operations  and governance to create clearer priorities, stronger execution and better decision-making across  our  Global Partner Development & Relations organization   that supports  the  wider business .   Join us as a Senior Planning & Portfolio Manager leading a portfolio of strategic and operational programs that support the delivery of annual business goals. Partnering with leaders across  the division,  m arketing,  o perations,  f inance  and  a nalytic s , the role translates business priorities into executable plans, brings structure to complex  projects  and builds repeatable operating mechanisms that help the business deliver and scale.   What  you’ll  be doing   Lead the planning and delivery of strategic and operational programs, from agreed priority through delivery and post-mortem   Build practical program plans, operating cadences and governance mechanisms that translate agreed priorities into coordinated execution and measurable outcomes   Monitor program performance,  risks  and dependencies, intervening when delivery falls behind and driving the actions needed to restore momentum   Ensure assigned programs  operate  within established governance,  reporting  and financial oversight requirements   Build and improve scalable planning, governance and operational processes that strengthen how cross-functional programs are executed   Provide decision-ready executive updates that surface progress, risks and trade-offs, supporting  timely prioritization and decisions   What  we’re  looking for   7+ years of experience in program management, portfolio planning, business operations or a related discipline within platform, product,  planning  or comparable environments   A track record  of leading complex cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution   Strong business judgement and the ability to connect program delivery to business goals, operational  priorities  and measurable outcomes   Ability to translate strategic  objectives  into clear priorities, roadmaps,  milestones  and practical execution plans   Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience using dashboards, reporting tools and delivery metrics and a disciplined approach to managing risks, dependencies, decisions  and actions   Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and working across globally distributed teams   Ability to  operate  effectively in a fast-moving environment, manage competing priorities and deliver results with a high degree of ownership   Preferred experience   Experience in gaming, platforms, media, publishing, partner  operations  or similar business environments   Experience working within established portfolio-governance, program-reporting or financial-oversight processes   Experience leading complex programs in ambiguous environments, working with senior stakeholders   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. $161,100 — $241,700 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our  Candidate Privacy Notice  for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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.  Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.  

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