Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to contribute to building performant and delightful online services. In this role, the individual will collaborate with diverse team members and partner teams to deliver complex projects for consumer products. The Senior Technical Program Manager will use industry-standard methodologies for scheduling, tracking, and executing projects, as well as initiating, planning, and implementing intermediate-to-large cross-team or company-wide programs. They will have a balance of people, organizational, and technical skills, and can execute and deliver successfully in situations with implicit authority.

The role involves:

• Working with software developers to schedule development and write functional specifications.
• Driving decision-making to build amazing online experiences.
• Leading technical discussions and solutions to business and/or customer requirements.
• Managing all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborating with other internal teams and groups.
• Participating in initial requirements reviews and analysis to assess technical complexity and resolve dependencies.
• Providing ongoing visibility into the progress, risks, schedules, and timelines of features in development.
• Developing and managing end-to-end implementations toward technical standards and expected delivery dates.

The requirements are:

• 6+ years of Program Management and Project Management experience with high-volume online user experiences.
• Experience with agile methodologies, including experience with scrum master and product owner roles.
• Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience as a software developer or tester.
• Ability to manage a feature through the entire development and release cycle.
• BA/BS/BSE in computer science, math, or equivalent technical experience.
• Solid leadership skills and a passion for building world-class consumer experiences.
• Keen eye for detail and managing multiple simultaneous dependencies.
• Ability to travel and manage projects with distributed resources, sometimes in international locations.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Skills which encompass communicating to executives, product managers, software engineers, and project managers.

PlayStation offers:

• An inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.