Director, Technical Program Management & Engineering Business Operations

Sony Playstation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management & Engineering Business Operations to guide the TPM function within FSEE in EMEA and support Engineering Business Operations for the VP's team. You will lead a growing TPM organization across London and Bristol, partnering with executive leadership to translate priorities into delivery.

Based in the UK with hybrid work, you will shape strategy, establish operating models, and drive performance through metrics and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in software, platform, or cloud environments.
• 5+ years of managing Technical Program Managers or similar roles.
• Track record of leading large cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong people leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Experience with annual planning, portfolio management, and executive reviews.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and architectural practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the EMEA-based FSEE TPM team with a culture of ownership.
• Establish operating models, governance, and reporting for cross-functional programs.
• Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and operations to drive execution of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with TPM leadership in AMER to standardize practices across regions.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and career paths within the TPM org.
• Serve as functional leader for Technical Program Management.
• Drive organizational planning, quarterly reviews, and leadership cadences.
• Own executive communications and narratives for leadership reviews and updates.
• Establish metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into health and performance.
• Manage budget planning, workforce planning, and investment prioritization.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Improve organizational effectiveness through scalable operating mechanisms.
• Lead strategic initiatives across regional engineering and coordinate cross-region efforts.
• Facilitate executive decision-making with clear analysis and concise communication.
• Drive accountability for leadership commitments and measurable outcomes.

Skills

TPM leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

People leadership

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. 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. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

The Opportunity

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management & Engineering Business Operations to lead the Technical Program Management function within Foundational Systems & Experiences Engineering (FSEE) while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

This role combines leadership of the FSEE TPM organization in EMEA with responsibility for Engineering Business Operations in support of the VP's organization. The Director will lead and grow a team of Technical Program Managers driving execution across FSEE while partnering closely with executive leadership on organizational planning, strategic initiatives, communications, and operational excellence across a globally distributed organization.

You’ll report to the VP of Engineering and serve as a member of their Engineering Leadership Team, acting as a trusted advisor on organizational strategy, planning, and execution. You will help shape the direction of the organization, drive alignment across their leadership teams, and ensure strategic priorities are translated into measurable outcomes.

This is a hybrid role based in London and Bristol - UK. Occasional international travel is expected to support our globally distributed teams.

What you will be doing:

Technical Program Management Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and grow the EMEA-based FSEE TPM team, building a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish the operating models, delivery standards, governance, and reporting mechanisms that make complex cross‑functional programs predictable and transparent.
• Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and operations leaders to drive successful execution of strategic initiatives across FSEE.
• Collaborate closely with TPM leadership in AMER, to establish consistent practices, operating mechanisms, and execution standards across regions.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and career paths across the TPM organization.
• Serve as the functional leader for Technical Program Management, ensuring the organization has the capabilities, operating mechanisms, and talent required to support current and future business priorities.

Engineering Business Operations

• Partner directly with the VP and Engineering Leadership Team to drive organizational priorities and long‑term strategic objectives.
• Own annual planning, quarterly business reviews, goal setting, and leadership operating cadences across the regional engineering organization.
• Own executive communications and the narrative for leadership reviews, strategic updates, and organizational reporting for the regional VP.
• Drive operational excellence through the establishment of metrics, dashboards, and KPIs that provide leadership with visibility into organizational health and performance.
• Partner with the VP on organizational design, workforce planning, budget management, and investment prioritization.
• Surface organizational risks, opportunities, execution gaps, and develop plans to address them.
• Improve organizational effectiveness through scalable operating mechanisms, decision‑making frameworks, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Execution & Executive Partnership

• Serve as a member of the VPs Engineering Leadership Team and act as a trusted advisor on organizational strategy, planning, and execution.
• Lead strategic initiatives across the regional engineering organization, coordinating cross‑functional and cross‑regional efforts where appropriate.
• Facilitate executive decision‑making through clear analysis, structured problem solving, and concise communication.
• Drive accountability on leadership commitments, turning strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.
• Establish mechanisms to track progress, surface risks, and drive accountability across department initiatives and priorities.

What we’re looking for:

• 12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs within software, platform, infrastructure, cloud, or related engineering organisations.
• 5+ years of experience managing Technical Program Managers, Program Managers, or similar functions.
• A track record of leading large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience building, developing, and growing high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Experience with annual planning, portfolio management, organisational operations, and executive reviews.
• A solid understanding of software development lifecycles, engineering processes, and technical architectures.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing long‑term objectives with near‑term execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering Business Operations, strategic planning, or Chief of Staff‑type roles supporting senior executives.
• Experience leading Technical Program Management or Program Management organisations within large technology companies.
• Experience working across globally distributed teams and organisations.
• Experience within gaming, consumer technology, platforms, cloud services, or developer ecosystems.
• MBA, advanced technical degree, or equivalent experience.

Key Outcomes

In Your First 12 Months

• Build and scale a high‑performing EMEA‑based TPM organisation within FSEE with clear operating models, development paths, and execution standards.
• Improve visibility, predictability, and delivery of strategic engineering initiatives across the organisation.
• Establish effective planning, review, reporting, and decision‑making mechanisms for the Engineering Leadership Team.
• Successfully lead high‑impact initiatives on behalf of the VP and their Engineering Leadership Team.
• Build a strong partnership with other TPM Directors to improve coordination, consistency, and execution across the global organisation.
• Become a trusted advisor and operational partner to the engineering VP.

What Success Looks Like

You create clarity in complex environments and bring structure to ambiguity. You help leaders make informed decisions, align organisations around shared priorities, and drive execution of critical initiatives. You build trust across teams, improve organisational effectiveness, and ensure strategic objectives translate into measurable results.

Most importantly, you serve as a force multiplier for the VP’s Engineering Leadership Team - enabling teams to focus on what matters most while helping leadership operate more effectively at scale. You successfully balance leadership of the EMEA‑based FSEE TPM organisation with strategic partnership responsibilities that help shape and operate a global engineering organisation.

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