Senior Director of Product Management

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Title: Senior Director of Product Management

Location: This role is open to considering candidates in approved locations in the United States and Europe.

As the Senior Director of Product Management for the PlayStation Studios Live Service team,you'llplay a key role on the Live Services Leadership Team.You'lllead a talented group of Product Managers and Competitive Intelligence partners across our console, PC, and mobile titles. Together,you'llhelp our live service games deliver great experiences for players and lasting results for the business.

You will report to theVP of Insights for PlayStation Studios.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Performance

• Drive measurable improvements in player retention, monetization, and portfolio health through clear goals and actionable insights.

• Identifyopportunities to improve product performance, influence key partners, and lead initiatives from concept to results.

• Define success metrics and reporting for game health, using data to shape clear, actionable product strategies.

• Helpshape how PlayStation Studios publishes and grows live games, developing playbooks and benchmarks that scale across titles.

• Communicate insights in a simple, compelling way, helping teams understand game performance and where we can improve.

• Stay up to date on industry trends andinnovation, keeping PlayStation connected tonew ideas, innovation, andemergingbest practices.

TeamLeadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a central Product Management team that partners with studios to strengthen player engagement, retention, and monetization across our live service portfolio.

• Lead the PlayStation Studios Mobile team, refining and evolving a portfolio of titles in partnership with central and studio teams.

• Build a culture of shared learning and experimentation within the PlayStation Studios Live Service team.

• Strengthen the relationships & operating model between User Research, PM, and Analytics

• Advocate for studio Product Management needs across the wider PlayStation organization.

Studio Partnership & Game Performance

• Partner with studio leadership &Product Management teams to drive strong business performance in their games.

• Consult with studios on product roadmaps to help build games that keep players engaged and invested while driving sustainable,longtermbusiness results.

• Work closely with marketing and sales to develop and evolve strategies that meet product performance goals and improve how we publish our games.

• Partner with digital marketing and CRM teams toidentifyopportunities that boost in-game and out-of-game engagement.

Portfolio & Process Development

• Develop a clear picture of portfolio health across all live service titles, using consistent models and reporting to guide decisions and priorities.

• Partner with key functions across PlayStation, including publishing, platform, analytics, and finance, toalign ongoals and investment priorities for the live service portfolio.

• Build best practices and scalable processes that help teams across PlayStation Studios deliver engaging, healthy, and successful live service experiences.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership & Management

• Proven leadership andtrack recordin product management or business performance in the games industry

• Seasoned people leader with the ability to manage, mentor, lead, and inspire a highly skilled team

• Ability to lead complex operational and strategic change initiatives

Strategy & Business Acumen

• Strong business acumen with the ability to use data and insight to shape strategy and drive smart decisions

• Expertisein understanding and managing the player lifecycle - from acquisition and onboarding to longterm engagement and monetization

• Deep understanding of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and how to turn a big-picture vision into practical plans

Analytics & Insight

• Skilled at interpreting data & research and turning insights into clear, data-informed strategies

• Good understanding of statistics and strong quantitative skills

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills to partner with multiple teams, including marketing, game development, and leadership

• Comfortable influencing and aligning cross-functional partners to drive shared goals

Industry Passion

• Passion for live service games, with a strong understanding of what engages andretainsplayers

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. This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $252,700-$379,100 USD

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