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.
Role Overview:
The Global Marketing, Sales, and Business Operations (GMSBO) division brings together a global staff with a passion for engaging gamers with PlayStation's extraordinary intellectual property. With teams in countries across the globe, we recognize the importance of balancing local relevance with a global perspective. Across our marketing, D2C, channel partners, and services business, we work together to bring the best of the PlayStation experience to markets and channels around the world.
As part of this division, the Executive Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) is responsible for supervising all strategic portfolio activities across the organisation to ensure coordinated action and execution. The core areas of focus are goals tracking, organisational alignment, knowledge management, process improvement, and initiative management. Further, the team coordinates and runs project plans for division activities related to bringing products to market in both new and known capacities. In addition to leading portfolio activities, the team is also responsible for mapping division-level processes to create alignment and efficiency.
The Senior Project Manager in the Program Management team within EPMO will be responsible for managing and driving complex and strategic projects that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Overseeing project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external suppliers and vendors, manage project communications, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop detailed project plans and schedules, including process activities.
- Manage the execution of project tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication among all collaborators, including team members, executives, and external partners.
- Regularly update project team members on project progress and address concerns.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with senior stakeholders by aligning project initiatives with business priorities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to ensure project success.
- Identify process and ways of working gaps; document problem statements and work cross-functionally to recommend and implement solutions.
- Conduct data analysis to forecast project performance and identify trends.
- Prepare and deliver high-level presentations and process documentation to stakeholders, project team members, and executive partners.
- Track project performance against critical metrics and generate regular progress reports.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage opportunities for process optimization.
- Proactively identify and leverage opportunities for process improvement and change management needs.
What we’re looking for:
- Critical Thinking: Ability to develop long-term strategic plans that align with the organization's vision and drive business value.
- Decision Making: Make informed project decisions based on business impact and strategic goals.
- Interpersonal Skills: Superior communication skills to manage team member communications and foster collaboration. Demonstrated ability to navigate relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
- Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth.
Qualifications:
- Senior PM experience leading large, complex projects with proven success in delivering results.
- Expertise in project management tools, methodologies, and delivery frameworks.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver clear, engaging presentations.
Preferred Experience:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Background in technology or consumer electronics.
- Track record of driving large-scale system implementations.
- Exposure to supply chain, operations, or logistics initiatives.
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Café
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
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.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.