Sony Interactive Entertainment · 3 hours ago
Strategy Manager
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $244K/yr
8+ years expSony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services. The GMSBO Strategy Manager will shape and advance strategic priorities within PlayStation’s Global Marketing, Sales, and Business Operations organization, leading initiatives that influence resource allocation and investment decisions.
Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games
Hiring Manager
Sarah Farmer
Responsibilities
Lead defined strategic projects end-to-end, from framing the question to delivering actionable recommendations and implementation pathways
Partner with GMSBO leaders to clarify priorities, surface trade-offs, and support decisions that connect to PlayStation’s broader business goals
Develop frameworks and insights that simplify complex issues and provide clarity to senior stakeholders
Balance creative problem solving with analytical rigor to ensure recommendations are both ambitious and grounded
Synthesize data, market intelligence, and player insights into clear narratives that inform decision-making
Connect emerging market, player, and technology signals to PlayStation’s long-term growth opportunities
Contribute to ongoing foresight efforts by monitoring relevant trends and articulating their implications for GMSBO
Build and deliver presentations that engage executive audiences and support decision-making
Translate complex ideas into clear, structured storylines that drive alignment and action
Represent the Strategy team with professionalism and consistency across internal forums and leadership discussions
Model the behaviors, systems, and practices that define how the Strategy team operates
Actively participate in team planning, retrospectives, and operations
Lead or co-lead internal initiatives that strengthen the Strategy team’s effectiveness, such as improving planning processes, refining templates, or enhancing knowledge sharing
Deliver consistently high-quality work with a high degree of independence
Demonstrate sound judgment in prioritization, trade-offs, and timing
Operate with reliability and transparency, keeping stakeholders and leadership informed and projects on track
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or a related strategic planning field
Proven success leading strategic projects from scoping through execution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems into actionable paths
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders
Strong collaboration skills and experience working across functions and regions
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Preferred
Experience within the gaming, technology, or entertainment industries
Familiarity with gaming industry databases and analytics tools
Ability to access and interpret platform or player telemetry data using tools such as SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, or internal analytics dashboards
Understanding video game business models, subscription services, and digital retail ecosystems
Advanced financial modeling or business case development experience
Interest in video games and curiosity about industry trends and consumer behavior
Demonstrated ability to communicate analysis and insights clearly and concisely to senior decision-makers, including when delivering complex or challenging messages
Strong reporting and presentation skills, with experience producing clear, compelling, and well-structured written and visual materials
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.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ben King
SVP, Direct-to-Consumer, Sony Interactive Entertainment / Playstation
Kiichiro Urata
SVP, Head of Japan Asia Partner Development & Relations / member of the Board of Directors
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