Product Manager

Sony Corporate Technology Center America; San Diego (CA); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid home/office workplace

Monthly Free Fridays

Early Friday shutdowns (half-days in夏夏

Résumé du poste

Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a Product Manager for Imaging Solutions, based in San Diego headquarters.

The role covers management of Imaging category products including cameras, lenses, peripherals, and services, requiring deep technical knowledge and collaborative execution across Business, Marketing, Sales, and HQ teams. The candidate should translate complex imaging tech into clear messaging, lead product launches, and provide training and tactical support to internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Engineering, Imaging, or business-related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related working experience in Camera industry (Product Management, technical marketing, product training, applications engineering, or professional photography/videography)
• Strong analytical background and product savvy
• Advanced PowerPoint and Editing Photo/Video proficiency
• Experience with market and customer segmentation analysis, deriving insights from VOC towards identifying behavioral and purchasing trends

Responsabilités

• New models launch related task; Assist in executing key strategies and coordinate/manage product launches; Optimize key messaging and conduct briefings and trainings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex imaging technologies into accurate, accessible explanations tailored to different audiences; Develop briefings, demonstrations, training materials, and FAQs that explain both what a product does and why it matters.
• Competitive analysis and product strategy building; Build a thorough understanding of assigned products through hands-on use, technical research, competitive testing, and collaboration with Japan HQ; Proactively investigate questions and resolve gaps beyond the information provided.
• Product Training; Serve as a credible product resource and provide thorough training for internal trainers, sales teams, dealers, media, and influencers; Messaging should align with Sony's product strategy and execution plan alignment.
• Technical feedback; Work closely with Marketing, Media, Service and field teams to provide technical assistance and knowledge; Manage communication and messaging for PRO Support and Imaging Solutions Sales teams.
• Tradeshow, Event, Workshops; Explain and demonstrate the products directly to customers and contribute for business enhancement; Collect VOC and share findings / insights to both Sony Electronics and HQ team for further strengthening next actions.
• Business Travel approx. 25% (New product launch period briefing, Trade-show, Local Dealer Events etc. with product presentation and demonstration set-up)

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Imaging technical aptitude

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Product Engineering / Imaging / Business-related field

Outils

PowerPoint

Photo/Video editing software

Description du poste

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly "Free Fridays", and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Sony Electronics Inc. has an opportunity available for a Product Manager within the Imaging Solutions organization, based in San Diego Headquarters. This person will be responsible for Imaging category product management (which may include Interchangeable Lens Camera, Digital Still Camera, Lens, Peripherals, Software Services / category depends on the assignment).

We are looking for someone with deep technical knowledge of imaging products-or demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong drive to develop that expertise. Success in this role requires going beyond specifications to understand how products work, the engineering choices and trade-offs behind their capabilities, and why those capabilities matter to photographers and video creators.

In addition, this individual will require close collaborative work with relevant teams (Business Management team, Marketing team, Sales team, Customer Engagement team and HQ Marketing team) to align the strategy and cascade down to the execution plan to maximize Imaging category business.

Responsibilities

New models launch related task Assist in executing key strategies and coordinate/manage product launches. Optimize key messaging and conduct briefings and trainings to internal and external stakeholders.

Translate complex imaging technologies into accurate, accessible explanations tailored to different audiences. Develop briefings, demonstrations, training materials, and FAQs that explain both what a product does and why it matters.

Competitive analysis and product strategy building Build a thorough understanding of assigned products through hands‑on use, technical research, competitive testing, and collaboration with Japan HQ. Proactively investigate questions and resolve gaps beyond the information provided. Share and collaborate information to Business Management team for further strategy optimization

Product Training Serve as a credible product resource and provide thorough training for internal trainers, sales teams, dealers, media, and influencers. Messaging should align with Sony's product strategy and execution plan alignment.

Technical feedback Work closely with Marketing, Media, Service and field teams to provide technical assistance and knowledge. Manage communication and messaging for PRO Support and Imaging Solutions Sales teams. Provide necessary technical feedback and recommendations to Japan HQ team that is received from US/Canada field.

Tradeshow, Event, Workshops Explain and demonstrate the products directly to customers and contribute for business enhancement. Collect VOC and share findings / insights to both Sony Electronics and HQ team for further strengthening next actions.

Business Travel approximate 25% (New product launch period briefing, Trade-show, Local Dealer Events etc. with product presentation and demonstration set-up)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Engineering, Imaging, or Business-related degree
• Minimum 5 years of related working experience in Camera industry (Product Management, technical marketing, product training, applications engineering, or professional photography/videography)
• Strong analytical background and product savvy
• Advanced Power Point and Editing Photo/Video proficiency
• Experience with market and customer segmentation analysis, deriving insights from VOC towards identifying behavioral and purchasing trends
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Solid oral and written communication skills, and professional presentation skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and take initiative within the team
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Skills

• Experience delivering technical briefings, training, or demonstrations to internal teams, dealers, media, influencers, or professional creators, including answering detailed questions beyond prepared materials.
• Experience evaluating cameras, lenses, and imaging workflows through hands‑on competitive testing and translating findings into actionable positioning and strategy recommendations.
• Practical photography and/or videography experience, including familiarity with professional shooting, editing, and delivery workflows.