Location Preference: Europe / East Coast U.S.

As Director, Development Strategy,  you help drive and manage the periodic global portfolio title review process across PlayStation Studios, including tracking and reporting on multiple games in various development stages, coordinating internal reviews, assisting in collecting and reviewing materials, and driving follow-up actions.

Using your extensive knowledge and experience as a leader in game development, you ask the right questions at the right time, while considering the stage of development, the nature of the game being developed, as well as the studios’ culture and ways of working. It is in your nature to invite constructive deliberation, informed weighing of pros/cons and promote transparency between all parties and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive periodic title reviews travelling onsite at studio locations globally as well as virtually. 
• Propel title review preparations, including partnering with studios and coordinating with other internal groups such as user research, publishing, forecasting, and finance. 
• Foster positive relationships by building trust and ensure alignment across development teams, executive leadership, and support groups.  
• Partner with studio leadership to gain a holistic understanding of the game and studio goals to then provide actionable insights at key moments throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Collect and share best practices by working with and learning from PlayStation’s collection of world class studios.
• Take on the role of interpreter, diplomat, and advocate for the title review process to increase transparency with all stakeholders.   
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements to the title development framework process and internal department work systems. 
• Maintain and continuously advocate for a title development framework that values integrity, transparency, and accountability. 
• Take on special projects beyond core responsibilities as needed by the organization.

  Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal game production that includes bringing a game to launch and a leadership role on a game team. 
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and industry best practices across multiple game types, genres, platforms, and business models. 
• Ability to review and analyze development stage deliverables; creative, financial, and business related and assist in determining if a wide range of different games are tracking as expected. 
• Excellent and personable communicator with a track record of engaging partners across multiple departments and teams, balancing diplomacy, tact, and credibility. 
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneously across multiple projects with varying stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in balancing the benefits of a structured process with the flexibility required to match the reality of varying studio needs. 
• Familiarity working with global teams across different cultures and time zones.  
• Experience with tools for user research, playtesting, and metrics analysis.  
• Adaptable, curious team player, capable of working collaboratively or independently as required by the task.  

Relocation supported to a suitable location with an SIE entity. 

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. 

Location Preference: Europe / East Coast U.S.

As Director, Development Strategy,  you help drive and manage the periodic global portfolio title review process across PlayStation Studios, including tracking and reporting on multiple games in various development stages, coordinating internal reviews, assisting in collecting and reviewing materials, and driving follow-up actions.

Using your extensive knowledge and experience as a leader in game development, you ask the right questions at the right time, while considering the stage of development, the nature of the game being developed, as well as the studios’ culture and ways of working. It is in your nature to invite constructive deliberation, informed weighing of pros/cons and promote transparency between all parties and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive periodic title reviews travelling onsite at studio locations globally as well as virtually. 
• Propel title review preparations, including partnering with studios and coordinating with other internal groups such as user research, publishing, forecasting, and finance. 
• Foster positive relationships by building trust and ensure alignment across development teams, executive leadership, and support groups.  
• Partner with studio leadership to gain a holistic understanding of the game and studio goals to then provide actionable insights at key moments throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Collect and share best practices by working with and learning from PlayStation’s collection of world class studios.
• Take on the role of interpreter, diplomat, and advocate for the title review process to increase transparency with all stakeholders.   
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements to the title development framework process and internal department work systems. 
• Maintain and continuously advocate for a title development framework that values integrity, transparency, and accountability. 
• Take on special projects beyond core responsibilities as needed by the organization.

  Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal game production that includes bringing a game to launch and a leadership role on a game team. 
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and industry best practices across multiple game types, genres, platforms, and business models. 
• Ability to review and analyze development stage deliverables; creative, financial, and business related and assist in determining if a wide range of different games are tracking as expected. 
• Excellent and personable communicator with a track record of engaging partners across multiple departments and teams, balancing diplomacy, tact, and credibility. 
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneously across multiple projects with varying stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in balancing the benefits of a structured process with the flexibility required to match the reality of varying studio needs. 
• Familiarity working with global teams across different cultures and time zones.  
• Experience with tools for user research, playtesting, and metrics analysis.  
• Adaptable, curious team player, capable of working collaboratively or independently as required by the task.  

Relocation supported to a suitable location with an SIE entity. 

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. 

Studio Partner Operations Manager - 12 Month FTC Maternity Cover

PlayStation Studios’ Partner Sourcing Group delivers class-leading service, tools, process, and support to our development teams and provides internal coordination and cost efficiencies to the overall business. The PSG serves as the central force that aligns various business functions towards a unified objective: ensuring the swift and seamless onboarding of our partners.

PSG seeks a Manager of Partner Sourcing to join our team. You will work with the Director of Partner Sourcing to deliver concierge services for SIE’s studio clients. Additionally, you will lead a team of Specialists providing support across the business and to vendor partners.

Your role includes managing concierge services and coordinating efforts among vendors, studio clients, and business partners in Information Security, IT, Finance, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Specialists – and ensure high touch, low friction concierge support to both development studio and internal business partners
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as Studio Outsourcing Managers, InfoSec Analysts, Finance, and Legal, to ensure that Partner arrangements align with project requirements, budgets, and organisational policies
• Identify opportunities and drive process improvements and risk mitigation for how the team operates and delivers its services.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of vendor engagements, and associated costs and provide metrics as needed to PSS colleagues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Partnerships, Outsourcing Management, Business Analytics, or similar
• Excellent team leadership and mentorship skills, with a record of enabling a team to do their best work and provide exceptional service
• Record of delivering scalable solutions and driving process improvements in the development or publishing of AAA video games
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of work, from documentation to execution

Location Preference: Europe / East Coast U.S. 

We are looking for a Principal Manager to join our Development Strategy team at PlayStation Studios. The Development Strategy team plays a key role in PlayStation Studios by working directly with game studios to discover, organize, and communicate status of their titles.  
 
This role is integral to the portfolio title review process across all PlayStation Studios globally. This includes tracking and reporting on multiple projects in various development stages, coordinating internal reviews, assisting in collecting and reviewing materials, and driving follow-up actions. You will work closely with development teams, and leadership to ensure smooth communication and effective project support.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic title reviews travelling onsite at studio locations globally as well as virtually. 
• Drive title review preparations, including partnering with studios and coordinating with other internal groups such as user research, publishing, forecasting, and finance. 
• Foster positive relationships by building trust and drive alignment across development teams, executive leadership, and support groups.  
• Partner with studio leadership to gain a holistic understanding of the game and studio goals to then provide actionable insights at key moments throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Collect and share best practices by working with and learning from PlayStation’s collection of world class studios. 
• Take on the role of interpreter, diplomat, and advocate for the title review process to increase transparency with all stakeholders.   
    

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in game production. 
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and industry best practices across multiple game types, genres, platforms, and business models. 
• Ability to review and analyze development stage deliverables; creative, financial, and business-related, and assist in determining if a wide range of different games are tracking as expected and according to schedule. 
• Well organized and analytical, with a strong emphasis on communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneously across multiple projects with varying stakeholders. 
• Familiarity working with global teams across different time zones.  
• Experience with tools for user research, playtesting, and metrics analysis.  
• Adaptable, curious team player, capable of working collaboratively or independently as required by the task.  
• Leadership or managerial experience is a plus.  

Relocation supported to a suitable location with an SIE entity. 

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. 

Location Preference: Europe / East Coast U.S. 

We are looking for a Principal Manager to join our Development Strategy team at PlayStation Studios. The Development Strategy team plays a key role in PlayStation Studios by working directly with game studios to discover, organize, and communicate status of their titles.  
 
This role is integral to the portfolio title review process across all PlayStation Studios globally. This includes tracking and reporting on multiple projects in various development stages, coordinating internal reviews, assisting in collecting and reviewing materials, and driving follow-up actions. You will work closely with development teams, and leadership to ensure smooth communication and effective project support.  

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic title reviews travelling onsite at studio locations globally as well as virtually. 
• Drive title review preparations, including partnering with studios and coordinating with other internal groups such as user research, publishing, forecasting, and finance. 
• Foster positive relationships by building trust and drive alignment across development teams, executive leadership, and support groups.  
• Partner with studio leadership to gain a holistic understanding of the game and studio goals to then provide actionable insights at key moments throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Collect and share best practices by working with and learning from PlayStation’s collection of world class studios. 
• Take on the role of interpreter, diplomat, and advocate for the title review process to increase transparency with all stakeholders.   
    

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in game production. 
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and industry best practices across multiple game types, genres, platforms, and business models. 
• Ability to review and analyze development stage deliverables; creative, financial, and business-related, and assist in determining if a wide range of different games are tracking as expected and according to schedule. 
• Well organized and analytical, with a strong emphasis on communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneously across multiple projects with varying stakeholders. 
• Familiarity working with global teams across different time zones.  
• Experience with tools for user research, playtesting, and metrics analysis.  
• Adaptable, curious team player, capable of working collaboratively or independently as required by the task.  
• Leadership or managerial experience is a plus.  

Relocation supported to a suitable location with an SIE entity. 

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. 

Partner Operations Manager (Studios) - 12 Month FTC Maternity Cover

PlayStation Studios’ Partner Sourcing Group delivers class-leading service, tools, process, and support to our development teams and provides internal coordination and cost efficiencies to the overall business. The PSG serves as the central force that aligns various business functions towards a unified objective: ensuring the swift and seamless onboarding of our partners.

PSG seeks a Manager of Partner Sourcing to join our team. You will work with the Director of Partner Sourcing to deliver concierge services for SIE’s studio clients. Additionally, you will lead a team of Specialists providing support across the business and to vendor partners.

Your role includes managing concierge services and coordinating efforts among vendors, studio clients, and business partners in Information Security, IT, Finance, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Specialists – and ensure high touch, low friction concierge support to both development studio and internal business partners
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as Studio Outsourcing Managers, InfoSec Analysts, Finance, and Legal, to ensure that Partner arrangements align with project requirements, budgets, and organisational policies
• Identify opportunities and drive process improvements and risk mitigation for how the team operates and delivers its services.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of vendor engagements, and associated costs and provide metrics as needed to PSS colleagues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Partnerships, Outsourcing Management, Business Analytics, or similar
• Excellent team leadership and mentorship skills, with a record of enabling a team to do their best work and provide exceptional service
• Record of delivering scalable solutions and driving process improvements in the development or publishing of AAA video games
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of work, from documentation to execution

Manager, Partner Sourcing - 12 Month FTC Maternity Cover

PlayStation Studios’ Partner Sourcing Group delivers class-leading service, tools, process, and support to our development teams and provides internal coordination and cost efficiencies to the overall business. The PSG serves as the central force that aligns various business functions towards a unified objective: ensuring the swift and seamless onboarding of our partners.

PSG seeks a Manager of Partner Sourcing to join our team. You will work with the Director of Partner Sourcing to deliver concierge services for SIE’s studio clients. Additionally, you will lead a team of Specialists providing support across the business and to vendor partners.

Your role includes managing concierge services and coordinating efforts among vendors, studio clients, and business partners in Information Security, IT, Finance, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Specialists – and ensure high touch, low friction concierge support to both development studio and internal business partners
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as Studio Outsourcing Managers, InfoSec Analysts, Finance, and Legal, to ensure that Partner arrangements align with project requirements, budgets, and organisational policies
• Identify opportunities and drive process improvements and risk mitigation for how the team operates and delivers its services.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of vendor engagements, and associated costs and provide metrics as needed to PSS colleagues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Partnerships, Outsourcing Management, Business Analytics, or similar
• Excellent team leadership and mentorship skills, with a record of enabling a team to do their best work and provide exceptional service
• Record of delivering scalable solutions and driving process improvements in the development or publishing of AAA video games
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of work, from documentation to execution