Director, Technical Project Management

Company: Sony Playstation Network
Location: Aliso Viejo
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 Corporation.

Director, Technical Project Management

Aliso Viejo, CA

At Sony PlayStation's Future Technology Group (FTG), we're leading the revolution in gaming as we push the boundaries of what's possible. Are you looking to use your skills, time, and passion for meaningful projects to build the future of gaming? We're looking for a Director of Technical Project Management with proven experience leading large projects across several teams. These projects are highly-technical in nature and strive to increase our growing PlayStation user base. If that sounds like something you would love to do, we want to hear from you. Come help us deliver a unique gaming experience to millions of players!

Responsibilities

* Lead a talented group of 7 to 10 project managers across different product areas within the PlayStation's Future Technology Group
* Lead and drive programs while tracking schedules, milestones, and key results
* Align and plan longer term roadmaps with engineering and product management leadership
* Define and complete improvements to streamline project management processes
* Partner with other project and program management leaders on large company initiatives
* Ability to navigate complex organizations and influence in a matrixed environment

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Engineering, Business, etc)
* 10 to 15 years of project and program management experience
* 6+ years in a people management role
* Experience leading teams of project managers on technical projects
* Experience running multi-year, multi-team programs successfully on time and on budget
* Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc)
* Project Management certification (CSM, PMP, etc) or equivalent training
* Solid understanding of project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc)
* Ability to work with all levels of an organization (individual contributors and other executive leadership) to build strong and influential relationships
* Strong written and oral presentation skills

Pluses

* Thinks creatively to move initiatives forward
* Experience in the video game, entertainment, consumer electronics or technology industry

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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 or maternity, 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.

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