About the role
Company Overview
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, SIE is a dynamic technology company delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people, and an entertainment leader home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. The role at SIE is to create and nurture experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. SIE is committed to being the Best Place to Play and the Best Place to Work.
Role Overview
Location: San Mateo, CA
The Senior Technical Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of advanced SDK components for PlayStation platforms, including graphics, audio/video processing, and compiler technologies.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with product and cross-functional teams to evaluate story points.
- Hold Scrums, perform capacity planning, lead sprint reviews, and facilitate retrospectives.
- Plan sprint releases and run sync-up meetings.
- Report to stakeholders with trends, insights, and forecasts regarding capacity planning, release timelines, and project performance through data analysis.
- Prepare and maintain project artifacts including stand-up notes, project plans, sprint retrospectives, project release calendars, and release checklists.
- Identify risks including resource unavailability, scope creep, and deviation from the critical path, and communicate these timely to stakeholders.
- Document project discussions and release checklists.
- Facilitate product backlog grooming through categorization and prioritization of features by partnering with product owners and engineering managers.
- Track project risks and performance through sprint planning and sprint retrospectives.
- Document processes and maintain project artifacts including traceability matrixes, technical specification documents, and regression test suites.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent).
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the responsibilities listed above.
- Working Conditions: Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $233,459.00 – $287,200.00 per year.
- Compensation Factors: Individual base pay is determined based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, location, and the company's hybrid working policy.
- Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Matching 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Wellness program.
- Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
- Bonus: This role may be eligible for a bonus package.
Additional Information
- Background Checks: Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees, which may include criminal background checks for some roles. Personal information will be processed to support these checks.
- Privacy: Please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice for information on how personal information is collected, used, and shared, and to understand data protection rights.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
- Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.
- SIE strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.