Senior TPM Leader - Strategic Program Delivery

sonyglobal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

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Job summary

Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) seeks a Manager of Technical Program Management to lead a high-performing TPM team. You will drive end-to-end program execution, partner with executive leadership, and coordinate cross-functional engineers, product managers, and business users across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, governance, and scalable delivery in a distributed environment, with close collaboration across global teams and partners.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development.
• At least 2 years of people management of Technical Program Managers.
• Able to manage, mentor, and empower a team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-team programs with cross-team dependencies from concept through deployment.
• Prior experience working as a Scrum Master, with Agile ceremonies and team execution practices.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and system architecture concepts.
• Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple programs and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Ability to advise and influence technical discussions and decisions.
• Experience with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban) emphasizing continuous improvement.
• Experience working with globally distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience improving or scaling program management processes, tooling, or team workflows is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of Technical Program Managers to deliver high-impact programs aligned with strategic business outcomes.
• Drive successful execution of complex, cross-platform programs through effective planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across global business units and product teams.
• Execute and iterate on the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap, keeping initiatives focused, achievable, and value-driven.
• Champion continuous improvement in program management processes, tools, and delivery outcomes while fostering an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative culture.
• Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results amid complexity and ambiguity.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Job description

Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) seeks a Manager of Technical Program Management to lead a high-performing TPM team. You will drive end-to-end program execution, partner with executive leadership, and coordinate cross-functional engineers, product managers, and business users across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, governance, and scalable delivery in a distributed environment, with close collaboration across global teams and partners.