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Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2 months ago

Manager, Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management

United States, Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$184K/yr - $277K/yr

7+ years exp

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment, known for producing the PlayStation family of products and services. They are seeking a Manager for Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management to oversee the global data center portfolio, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance while aligning with business needs.

Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Portfolio Ownership – Manage the global portfolio of leased data center assets, ensuring alignment with PlayStation’s strategic and operational requirements

Planning & Capacity Management – Translate business and service requirements into short-, mid-, and long-term capacity plans, accounting for growth, scalability, and next generation demands

Planning Alignment – Coordinate with operations, engineering and product teams to ensure planning assumptions are consistent across the portfolio

Lifecycle & Renewal Management – Oversee key asset data (leases, renewals, expansions, exits, obligations, critical dates) and partner with stakeholders to implement lifecycle decisions

Performance & KPI Tracking – Define, monitor, and report on portfolio-level KPIs to drive accountability and improvement

Financial & Business Case Analysis – Support portfolio decisions with financial models, scenario analysis, ROI, and TCO assessments to ensure cost-effective outcomes

Vendor & Contract Oversight – Partner cross-functionally to manage vendor relationships, track contractual obligations, monitor service levels, and mitigate risks

Governance & Reporting – Establish portfolio governance processes and executive reporting that provide transparency on performance, risks, and opportunities

Market & Industry Awareness – Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regional market conditions to inform portfolio strategy

Regulatory & Sustainability Compliance – Ensure portfolio decisions align with environmental, sustainability, and regulatory standards across multiple regions

Qualification

Data center portfolio managementCapacity planningFinancial modellingVendor managementGovernance frameworksAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsSelf-motivatedCollaborative

Required

7+ years of experience in data center portfolio management, capacity planning, or related disciplines within large-scale environments

Experience coordinating asset planning activities (capacity, lifecycle, and project alignment) across multiple regions

Strong knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure, with the ability to link technical requirements to business and commercial outcomes

Proven ability to manage complex portfolios, oversee governance frameworks, and deliver accurate executive-level reporting

Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, scenario planning, and cost-optimisation within infrastructure environments

Experience working with vendors, contracts, and service-level agreements, with awareness of risk and compliance requirements

Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at multiple levels

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of operating at both tactical and strategic levels

Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Coveted employee discounts for Sony products

Bonus package

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

Founded in 1993

San Mateo, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.sie.com

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