Sr Manager, Brand Marketing

PlayStation Network; San Mateo, San Francisco (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Brand Marketing to lead innovative marketing strategies for exclusive game titles. This role involves collaborating with global teams to define brand positioning and go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful campaign execution. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AAA games and a passion for consumer engagement. Join a diverse team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of play and creating memorable gaming experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment and contribute to the future of gaming.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AAA Games and platform experience.
• Proven track record in developing high-impact consumer strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define global brand and product strategy for high-profile game titles.
• Manage global marketing budget and drive results through strong leadership.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Consumer Insights

Marketing Campaigns

Team Leadership

AAA Games Experience

Education

10+ years of brand and product marketing experience

Job description

Why PlayStation?

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.

Senior Manager, Brand Marketing | Exclusive Games Marketing

San Mateo, CA - Hybrid, LA considered with regular travel to San Mateo

Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking to hire a Senior Manager, Brand Marketing to support our games developed and published by PlayStation Studios. Reporting directly into the Director, Global Brand Marketing, this role will work closely with a team of global marketers and partner with internal and external development studios to craft the brand and global go-to-market marketing strategy for several high-profile game titles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing and Brand Strategy

• Define global brand and product strategy, including positioning, unique selling points, and go-to-market approach based on strategic target audiences, market, and player insights.
• Lead global cross-functional teams, responsible for pulling together holistic global business results for their portfolio.
• Develop best-in-class live service strategy, including always-on, content strategy for Games as a Service.
• Accountable for the success of the global marketing campaign and corresponding commercial business results.
• Ensure consistent representation of brands global activations while overseeing tactical execution on global campaigns for multiple titles.
• Manage internal creative teams and external agencies to deliver key marketing and creative assets and programs while ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Partner with internal and external development studios to develop product marketing strategy for game titles, including determining appropriate target audiences, business models (financial models and/or monetization strategies), launch timing, and product/service feature sets.
• Ensure consumer insights are provided during the development of games through world-class qualitative and quantitative research.
• Collaborate with studios and global publishing teams to drive solutions on varying deadlines.

Budget Management

• Financial responsibility for marketing strategies, initiatives and advertising related efforts for franchises.
• Manage global marketing budget for portfolio of titles.

People Management

• Manage direct and indirect reports, driving results through strong delegations and leadership.
• Coach and mentor talent across different career, fostering the development of next generation marketers.
• Able to work digitally and asynchronously across multiple time zones to build an inclusive team environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Deep understanding of and experience working on AAA Games, platform experience a plus.
• Demonstrated record of success in developing high impact global consumer strategies, mass market marketing campaigns, brand marketing, and direct to consumer performance-based marketing, for a portfolio of games/services.
• Must have broad experience and understanding of all facets of the marketing discipline including consumer insights, product positioning, consumer promotions, online innovation and creative development.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full live services marketing funnel, including acquisition, retention, and monetization.
• Has managed direct reports in previous roles and a proven track record of positive team engagement.
• Experience with digital product offerings on mobile and PC platforms, a plus.
• Ability of influencing and engaging external and internal stakeholders in a franchise brand vision.
• Extensive knowledge of and a passion for video games is a huge plus.

RELATED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• 10+ years of brand and product marketing.

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Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this roleis eligiblefor SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.Clickhere to learn more.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$182,200 - $273,400 USD

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