Marketing Operations Lead

Sony Playstation; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Operations Lead for their EMEA Studio Business Group. In this pivotal role, you will drive the launch and management of live service titles, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and align with business objectives. You will collaborate across multiple teams, forecast resource needs, and develop best practices for successful releases. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and creativity thrive, making a significant impact on the future of gaming. If you are passionate about leading projects in the gaming industry, this role could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in AAA game publishing.
• Strong production skills and effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee launch and management of live service titles.
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, and Creative teams.

Skills

Leadership in AAA game publishing

Production skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Process-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Recognized globally as a leader in entertainment, we produce a wide range of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, and acclaimed titles from PlayStation Studios.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome passionate and curious individuals interested in innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand operates under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Marketing Operations Lead, EMEA, Studio Business Group, SIE

As the Marketing Operations Lead in EMEA, you will oversee the launch and management of live service titles, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Your role will involve executing the go-to-market strategy for live services, aligning with the company's overall business objectives. You will collaborate closely with Development, Marketing, Publishing, and Creative teams to ensure successful releases, balancing resources sustainably. Additionally, you will forecast resource needs, optimize processes, develop best practices for live service publishing, and facilitate stakeholder alignment across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Marketing lead to validate go-to-market plans and allocate resources effectively across teams.
• Serve as the main contact for the product GTM roadmap, managing resource forecasting and change management.
• Build strong relationships between Development and Publishing teams to ensure alignment and clarity on dependencies.
• Establish and lead cross-organizational working groups to execute GTM plans.
• Monitor all projects related to live service campaigns.
• Manage team budgets in collaboration with Marketing and Finance.
• Ensure teams adhere to GTM tactical plans and escalate issues as needed.
• Address portfolio resourcing conflicts and risks with leadership.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolving misalignments between Publishing groups.

Required Skills

• Proven leadership experience in AAA game publishing.
• Strong production skills with the ability to develop collaboration, evaluation, and risk mitigation processes.
• Ability to evaluate creative, scheduling, and business constraints.
• Effective leadership in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones with distributed teams.
• Process-oriented with the ability to create and refine processes.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories. We promote an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.