Senior Production Manager

Senior Production Manager

PlayStation Studios is seeking a Senior Production Manager – Studio Operations to join our Head of Production organization. This is a high-impact role focused on improving how production operates across a portfolio of world-class game studios.

In this role, you will partner closely with development teams and cross-functional leaders to drive alignment, improve operational consistency, and help translate strategic priorities into effective execution. You'll play a key part in enabling scalable, high-performing production practices across a spectrum of game development environments.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys working at the intersection of production, strategy, and operations.

Partner with Studios

• Build strong relationships with development teams to understand production challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Provide targeted support on high-priority initiatives and areas of need
• Identify common themes across studios to inform broader improvements

Improve Production Operations

• Establish and maintain clear, consistent reporting frameworks that support leadership visibility
• Ensure project information is accurate, actionable, and accessible for decision-making
• Support and manage key operating rhythms, including studio reviews and leadership forums

Drive Alignment & Execution

• Translate strategic initiatives into clear, actionable plans for studios and partner teams
• Collaborate with production, product, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Deliver structured, high-quality communication to support executive decision-making

Scale Best Practices

• Document and standardize effective production processes and workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational friction
• Partner with central teams to align tools, processes, and ways of working

Provide Advisory Support

• Help teams navigate ambiguity, change, and complex production challenges
• Develop practical frameworks, recommendations, and plans that improve outcomes

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior level experience in game development or game publishing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas
• Experience working in cross-functional, collaborative environments
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive progress in evolving situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working across production, product, program management, or operations
• Experience supporting leadership decision-making or executive operating rhythms
• Familiarity with scaling processes and best practices across teams

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Leading impactful change through relationships and influence, rather than authority
• Ability to quickly understand new projects and contribute effectively
• Comfortable influencing without direct authority and building strong working relationships

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

$160,700 - $241,100 USD

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