Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Do
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
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.
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
PlayStation San Mateo, California, USA Office
2207 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA, United States
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