Director, TPM & Engineering Operations

Sony Interactive Entertainment

San Mateo (CA)

Hybrid

USD 279,000 - 418,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management & Engineering Business Operations to lead the TPM function within Foundational Systems & Experiences Engineering. You will partner with executive leadership, manage a Americas TPM team, and drive strategic initiatives, planning, and operational excellence across a globally distributed organization.

This hybrid role offers leadership at scale, with travel and a focus on delivering measurable

Qualifications

12+ years leading complex technical programs in software, platform, infrastructure, cloud, or related engineering organizations.
5+ years 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, organizational 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.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow the Americas-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 EMEA 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.
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
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.
Serve as a member of the VPs Engineering Leadership Team and act as a trusted advisor on organizational strategy, planning, and execution.
Facilitate executive decision-making through clear analysis, structured problem solving, and concise communication.
Drive accountability on leadership commitments, turning strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.