Director of Program Management, PlayStation

$213.5-320.3k

Salary applicable to applicants in Seattle only

Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

$213.5-320.3k

Salary applicable to applicants in Seattle only

Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Job

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Role

Who you are

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment of creating and optimizing processes and nurturing multi-program success from inception to completion
This role will require an excellent leader with experience in managing through influence to produce quality results in a timely manner
10+ years of related work experience required as a Program Manager or other managerial position with the games industry
Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills & problem-solving ability
Risk management mindset
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to learn
Self-motivated and able to get decisions made
BSc/BA diploma in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus

What the job involves

The Director of Program Management will play a critical role in driving organizational success by orchestrating the successful delivery of complex initiatives/projects
Supporting the Head of Production, you will have had experience in providing strategic guidance to Teams and Project Managers in ways that promote the company’s culture and objectives
Defining program controls, such as procedures and reporting
Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects
You will also oversee the progress of operations working with game studios and central teams
Decide on suitable strategies and objectives for the program and coordinate cross-project activities
Develop and set & control deadlines, budgets, and operating plan for the program
Evaluate & apply change, risk, and resource management
Support for teams with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities both in studios and within the wider organization
Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors
Prepare accurate and timely reports for program directors and meet with other stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent about project issues and decisions on services, throughout the project lifecycle

Our take

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - PlayStation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionise gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.

As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.

PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.