Project Manager, Systems & Business Intelligence

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business units or is at the direction of Senior Management. Manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to guidelines throughout the project cycle. This includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery including but not limited to create or coordinate the documentation of the deliverables

The Project Manager has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis. Verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business

• Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously

• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives

• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, and deployment activities

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence

• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization

• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership

• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs

• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders if applicable

• Define the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

• Deliver appropriate and effective communication to the various levels of management

• Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, and budget

• Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices

Job Qualifications

• BS/BA degree (minimum) I M.S. or MBA (preferred)

• Minimum of 5 years experience in business and technical analysis or equivalent level of experience

• Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.) and Work Collaboration/Project Management tools (MS Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Workfront, Wrike, etc.)

• PMP certification preferred

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC.

Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada Ltd. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [email protected], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.