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Sony Interactive Entertainment · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager, Third Party Development Lead

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$162K/yr - $243K/yr

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services. The Sr. Manager, Third Party Development Lead will lead a team of producers to support partner titles from third-party developers, ensuring quality standards and exceptional gaming experiences are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of globally distributed producers within the Global Portfolio team, guiding their performance and professional growth

Evaluate production plans for new partnership prospects, including support for pitch review, scouting, and project due diligence to assess feasibility and potential risks

Right-size dev funding asks against what is technically possible, with an intrinsic knowledge of staffing requirements to accomplish a project across a multi-functional team, and providing guidance on the scope of investment that would be appropriate

Collaborate with legal, finance, account management, and business development teams to finalize partnership agreements, ensuring clear expectations, responsibilities, and deliverables are defined

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and resources for timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality games

Review project milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with production plans and contractual obligations

Oversee the process of reviewing and approving payments to external developed partners, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing

Establish and maintain strong relationships with external development partners, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle

Apply industry experience to guide partners in best practices for development paths

Identify and mitigate risks, conflicts, and dependencies that may impact project timelines or outcomes

Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, issues and opportunities

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence within the Global Portfolio team

Qualification

Game development processesProduction planning evaluationPlayStation hardware knowledgeLeadershipTeam managementProject due diligenceMilestone review processRisk identificationMitigationCommunicationNegotiationPassion for gamesInterpersonal skills

Required

Proven tenure and experience working in video games in a production role, focused on console development (leading external teams / projects)

Expert knowledge of game development processes, tools, and best practices

Experience in evaluating production plans, reviewing pitches, scouting and conducting project due diligence

Demonstrated track record of successfully shipping high-quality games on time and within budget

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members

Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Familiar with milestone review process and payment processing

Deep understanding of all current PlayStation hardware platforms, games, and services

Deep understanding of all console, mobile, social, and PC platforms, games and services

Passion for games in all of their forms, with a deep understanding of industry trends and player expectations

Experience working within the PlayStation production pipeline for game submission and tech needs

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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