Senior Technical 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. Role overview: As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will put your abilities to work building online services that are performant and delightful, and working with diverse team members and partner teams on delivering complex projects for consumer products. You have shown solid leadership in leading teams and programs to deliver successful outcomes. You will use industry standard methodologies for scheduling, tracking and execution of our projects as well as initiating, planning, and implementing intermediate-to-large cross team or company-wide programs. You will have a balance of people, organizational, and technical skills, and can execute and deliver successfully in situations with implicit authority. Interaction and leadership across functional lines is critical. What you'll be doing: Work with software developers to schedule development, write functional specifications, and drive decision-making to build amazing online experiences. Act as overall lead in driving technical discussions and solutions to business and/or customer requirements. You will handle all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment, while collaborating with other internal teams and groups. You will participate in initial requirements reviews, analysis to assess technical complexity and resolve dependencies. You will provide ongoing visibility into the progress, risks, schedules, and timelines of the features in development. You will develop and manage end-to-end implementations toward technical standards as well as expected delivery dates. What we're looking for: 6+ years of Program Management and Project Management experience with high-volume online user experiences. Experience with agile methodologies, including experience with scrum master and product owner roles. Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills Prior experience as a software developer or tester Ability to manage a feature through the entire development and release cycle BA/BS/BSE in computer science, math, or equivalent technical experience Solid leadership skills and a passion for building world class consumer experiences. Keen eye for detail and…