Senior Technical Project Manager

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead innovative engineering projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring successful sprint planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, data analysis, and risk management. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace, where your contributions will drive significant advancements in entertainment technology. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan sprint releases and run sync-up meetings for project updates.
• Identify risks and communicate them timely to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Scrum Methodology

Risk Management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering Management

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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.

Position Overview

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager in San Mateo, CA to champion innovation by facilitating research projects and cultivation of engineering ideas.

Responsibilities

1. Requires a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Software Engineering or related field or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of experience coordinating with product and cross-functional teams to evaluate story points, hold Scrums, perform capacity planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
3. Planning sprint releases; running sync-up meetings; reporting to stakeholders with trends, insights and forecasts regarding capacity planning, release timelines and project performance through data analysis.
4. Preparing and maintaining project artifacts including stand-up notes, project plans, sprint retrospectives, project release calendars, and release checklists.
5. Identifying risks including resource unavailability, scope creep, deviating from the critical path, and communicating timely to stakeholders.
6. Documenting project discussions and release checklists.
7. Facilitating product backlog grooming through categorization and prioritization of features by partnering with product owners and engineering managers.
8. Tracking project risks and performance through sprint planning and sprint retrospectives.
9. Documenting processes and maintaining project artifacts including traceability matrixes, technical specification documents and regression test suites.

Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Sony is an EOE.

Salary

Salary range: $210,352.00 - $281,500.00/year

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.