Sony Interactive Entertainment · 1 hour ago
Principal Program Manager
United States, San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$221K/yr - $331K/yr
7+ years expSony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment known for its PlayStation products and services. They are seeking a dynamic Principal Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of groundbreaking products across the PlayStation ecosystem, ensuring successful launches that delight players worldwide.
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Responsibilities
Lead geographically distributed, cross-functional teams in delivering large-scale programs from strategy through launch and sunsetting
Provide strategic oversight and, where applicable, manage a team of Technical Program
Serve as the program’s voice to executives and stakeholders, ensuring visibility and alignment at all stages
Define and influence program delivery strategies, ensuring speed, quality, and scalability
Apply best practices in product development, spanning hardware, software, and services
Establish structures and metrics that track progress, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement
Partner with senior leadership to evaluate, streamline, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, clearly communicating trade-offs and recommendations to executives
Foster alignment across Engineering, Product, Design, Quality, and Operations
Identify shared services and synergies across initiatives to optimize enterprise efficiency
Continuously refine program management processes to accelerate execution and maximize value
Cultivate a culture of experimentation, where innovation is encouraged and embraced at all levels
Act with ownership, accountability, and urgency in delivering results
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across global teams
Balance respect for legacy systems with a forward-looking mindset, driving ongoing transformation and growth
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience leading large-scale consumer technology programs that integrate both hardware and software
Demonstrated success in driving transformative, global initiatives across complex environments
Strong expertise in program structure design, portfolio management, and change management
Proven ability to influence senior executives and work effectively across multiple organizational levels
Deep experience leveraging data, metrics, and technology to measure impact and scale
Skilled at navigating the challenges of diverse, global teams and external stakeholders
Experience defining vision and strategy, and leading high-performance teams to success
Preferred
Knowledge of the gaming or digital entertainment industry preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness program
Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
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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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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