Strategic Programs Lead, Cross-Functional Impact

Game Companies; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) in San Mateo, CA, is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead large, strategic programs spanning multiple teams and domains. You will translate strategy into scalable delivery plans, navigate ambiguity, and drive measurable business outcomes with senior stakeholders.

This role requires technical fluency, strong KPI discipline, and a track record of mentoring PMs. It offers top-tier benefits, potential bonus, and a base pay range that reflects market and

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, high-impact programs across multiple teams or domains.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Ability to define a program vision and success measures that connect strategy and scalable delivery.
• Proven track record in navigating high ambiguity and managing risks.
• Technical fluency to partner with engineering leaders and assess architectural risks.
• Ability to synthesize business outcomes and KPI data to guide prioritization.
• Influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional leaders to align decisions.
• Experience scaling delivery processes, frameworks, tools, or operating mechanisms.
• Mentoring program managers and contributing to delivery standards.
• Proven ability to lead across cultures and regions with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of large, complex programs with cross-functional impact.
• Define program vision, success metrics, and long-range delivery plans.
• Navigate ambiguity by anticipating risks, resolving systemic issues, and aligning teams.
• Use technical fluency to assess architectural risks and guide delivery tradeoffs.
• Synthesize business, delivery, and KPI data to guide priorities and investments.
• Improve delivery by simplifying processes and scaling proven models across teams.
• Advise senior leaders with data-backed communication on risks and decisions.
• Mentor PMs across levels and strengthen delivery capability.

Skills

Program leadership

Bachelor's degree

Program vision

Ambiguity management

Technical fluency

KPI analysis

Stakeholder influence

Delivery frameworks

Mentoring

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) in San Mateo, CA, is seeking a Staff Program Manager to lead large, strategic programs spanning multiple teams and domains. You will translate strategy into scalable delivery plans, navigate ambiguity, and drive measurable business outcomes with senior stakeholders.

This role requires technical fluency, strong KPI discipline, and a track record of mentoring PMs. It offers top-tier benefits, potential bonus, and a base pay range that reflects market and