Posted at: 18 September

Director of Product Management

Company

sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a San Mateo-based global video game and digital entertainment company, primarily B2C, known for the PlayStation brand and its innovative gaming hardware, software, and network services.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Sony Interactive Entertainment supports flexible remote work arrangements, hiring from various regions globally, including locations such as the USA, UK, and Japan.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

United States

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Job Description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Director of Product Management

As the Director of Product Management for MLB The Show, you will be part of the MLB The Show Leadership Team and Strategy Core driving change and continuous improvement for MLB’s business. Help define and build the Product Management discipline within San Diego Studio and be responsible for maximizing the business performance of MLB The Show.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and be responsible for MLB’s performance against business KPIs, building and evolving business models across multiple platforms

• Identify opportunities for product performance growth, influence key stakeholders, and drive initiatives to a successful outcome

• Help to grow and improve the retention and monetization loop, partnering closely with design, informed by industry best practices, past experience, and user testing

• Help prioritize roadmaps for MLB in collaboration with creative and product leadership to ensure we are delivering the right features to players

• Partner closely with marketing and sales functions to deliver successful strategies and plans to meet product performance goals

• Manage, mentor, grow, and lead the MLB Product Management team, defining best practices to identify core performance drivers and foster innovation

• Work collaboratively with the MLB Leadership Team, creating a lasting culture of shared learning and experimentation

• Define the success metrics and business reporting, interpreting data and translating it into a cohesive and clear product strategy

• Use data to effectively communicate and educate the team on the performance of the game and opportunities for growth

• Actively contribute and be close to the games industry, innovation and best practices

• Lead industry analysis to define the competitive space and understand game systems and features that drive genre performance

• Partner with marketing drive in- and out-of-game improvements to the business

Required Skills:

• Proven leadership and track record in product management or business performance in the games industry

• Seasoned people leader with an ability to manage, lead and inspire a highly skilled team

• Strong business acumen with strategic and analytical capabilities, using data to drive strategy and business decisions

• Ability to lead complex operational and strategic change initiatives

• Good understanding of statistics and strong quantitative skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with multiple teams including marketing, game development, team leadership

• Vision and ability to see the bigger picture and translate it into innovative initiatives

• Expertise and a wealth of knowledge of industry trends and the competitor landscape

• Passion for live service and sports games with a strong understanding of the industry

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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