Sony Interactive Entertainment · 1 day ago
Director, Business Planning & Operations
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$234K/yr - $352K/yr
15+ years expSony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment, recognized for its PlayStation products and services. The Director of Business Planning & Operations plays a crucial role in advising and connecting leaders across the organization, focusing on business performance and effective communication.
Consumer GoodsMusicVideo Games
Responsibilities
Maintain a strong understanding of business performance, priorities, risks, and emerging “hot topics,” bringing clarity and perspective to leadership discussions
Collaborate with leaders throughout the organization by reviewing executive-facing materials like PowerPoint decks and business updates. Provide clear, practical feedback that fits the audience and situation
Act as a connector across functions—proactively identifying when quick action is required, determining who needs to be involved, and facilitating alignment and next steps
Build and sustain strong, positive relationships across the division and with key cross-functional partners
Lead and manage a team responsible for the division’s annual planning and business management cadence, ensuring consistency, quality, and accountability
Drive rigor and coherence across planning, performance management, and execution rhythms, helping leaders connect priorities to outcomes
Accountable for the processes and practices related to work management and prioritization for the division, ensuring execution is aligned to strategic priorities
Lead all aspects of and coordinate key planning processes, including Mid-Range Planning (MRP), long-term planning, Budget, and Operating Plans
Provide clear direction, mentoring, and development to team members, encouraging a high-performing, trusted, and collaborative team culture
Build and facilitate forums that enable cross-functional information sharing, driving alignment, transparency, and effective exchange of insights
Identify themes, risks, and opportunities across the division and ensure they are visible and well understood at the appropriate leadership levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
More than 15 years of experience in business operations, business management, strategy, analytics, FP&A, sales planning, or similar roles within complex, matrixed organizations
Proven background in FP&A, Sales Planning & Analysis, or Analytics during their career, with the capability to analyze business performance, trends, and implications
Strong business insight with the ability to quickly assess performance, implications, and required actions
Demonstrated experience shaping and reviewing executive-level business communications
Proven ability to influence and work together with senior collaborators without direct authority
Highly proactive, with strong initiative and follow-through
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; diplomatic, clear, and constructive
Strong listener, quick learner, and effective problem solver
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced, dynamic environments
Preferred
MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Prior experience in management consulting or an internal consulting/advisory role is strongly preferred
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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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