--- title: 'Staff Program Manager at PlayStation Global' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-program-manager-playstation-global-united-states-san-diego-hj9t06a0trmr' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-26' --- # Staff Program Manager at PlayStation Global - **Company:** PlayStation Global - **Location:** United States San Diego, CA - **Compensation:** $173k–$259k - **Posted:** 2026-09-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6206983004 ## Job description 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. Staff Program Manager The Staff Program Manager leads large, strategic programs spanning multiple teams, domains, and business initiatives. This role translates strategy into scalable delivery plans, navigates ambiguity, and delivers measurable business outcomes. Staff Program Managers are recognized leaders who bring clarity to complex situations, elevate execution maturity, influence cross-functional decisions, and scale effective practices across teams and programs. They combine business acumen, technical fluency, and sound judgment to improve organizational effectiveness and accelerate value delivery. ## Key Responsibilities - Own the full lifecycle of large, complex programs with significant cross-functional and organizational impact. - Define program vision, success metrics, and long-range delivery plans aligned to strategic objectives. - Navigate ambiguity by anticipating risks, resolving systemic issues, and aligning teams and stakeholders. - Use technical fluency to assess architectural risks, validate timelines, identify acceleration opportunities, and guide delivery tradeoffs. - Synthesize business, delivery, and KPI data to guide priorities, resource decisions, tradeoffs, and program pivots. - Improve delivery by simplifying processes, reducing complexity, and scaling proven models across teams and domains. - Advise senior leaders with clear, data-backed communication on risks, decisions, and recommendations. - Mentor PMs across levels while strengthening organizational delivery capability and execution discipline. Scope & Influence - Operates independently across multiple teams, domains, or strategic initiatives. - Influences senior leaders and cross-functional decision-making across organizational boundaries. - Improves delivery models, operating mechanisms, and cross-functional operating rhythms. - Accountable for sustained business impact, value realization, and execution maturity across programs. Required Qualifications - Experience leading large, high-impact programs across multiple teams, domains, or business functions. - Proven ability to define a program vision and success measures that connect business strategy and scalable delivery. - Track record of leading through high ambiguity, addressing risks, resolving complex issues, and maintaining stakeholder alignment. - Technical fluency to partner with engineering leaders, assess architectural risks, validate delivery plans, and accelerate execution without directing solutions. - Ability to synthesize business outcomes and KPI data to guide prioritization, tradeoffs, and investment decisions. - Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional leaders to align decisions. - Success scaling delivery processes, frameworks, tools, or operating mechanisms across teams or domains to improve predictability and execution. - Experience mentoring program managers and contributing to delivery standards and best practices. - Proven ability to lead across cultures and regions, navigate varied working and communication styles, and align globally distributed teams. ## Preferred Experience - Leading transformations that introduce new operating models, governance, or enterprise capabilities. - Influencing portfolio strategy, investment decisions, and cross-domain prioritization through data-driven insights. - Coaching program managers on delivery excellence, systems thinking, and stakeholder management. - Establishing repeatable frameworks, playbooks, or organizational mechanisms that improve execution quality and business outcomes at scale. 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](https://careers.playstation.com/benefits) to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $173,000—$259,400 USD 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. Please refer to our [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/) for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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. ## About PlayStation Global ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the global leader in interactive entertainment behind the PlayStation brand, delivering generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation) - **Headquarters**: San Mateo, California, USA (with global functions in London, United Kingdom, and Tokyo, Japan) - **Founded**: 1994 (with the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan) - **Founders**: Not publicly available as a single founder; the PlayStation brand was created by Sony Corporation ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Gaming & Interactive Entertainment - **Target customers**: B2C (gamers and consumers worldwide), B2B (game developers, publishers, and partners) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To be the best place to play" – pushing the boundaries of play and inspiring remarkable experiences for players everywhere. ## Products & Services - **PlayStation 5 (PS5)**: Flagship home video game console, including PS5 Pro model, with cutting-edge hardware and immersive gaming experiences. - **PlayStation Network (PSN)**: Online service platform enabling multiplayer, digital storefront, and social features. - **PlayStation Plus**: Subscription service offering online multiplayer, monthly games, and cloud storage. - **PlayStation VR2**: Next-generation virtual reality headset for PS5. - **PlayStation Studios**: A collective of first-party game development studios producing iconic franchises (The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon, Spider-Man, etc.). - **PlayStation Accessories**: Controllers (DualSense), headsets, and other peripherals. - **PlayStation Store**: Digital marketplace for games, add-ons, and media. - **PlayStation 5 Console & Games**: Hardware and software sold globally. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation) - **Key Metric**: PS5 generation has generated more than **$136 billion in sales** and **$13 billion in operating income** as of March 31, 2026. PlayStation 5 sold-in over **93 million units** worldwide. **125 million monthly active users** (as of March 31, 2026). **Over 1.64 billion software units** sold across PS4 and PS5. **51 billion hours** of annual gameplay (as of March 31, 2025). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Group Corporation (parent company); extensive network of third-party publishers, developers, and platform partners. - **Growth Signals**: Record-high engagement levels; continued expansion of first-party studios; successful launch of PS5 Pro; increasing digital and subscription revenue; strong global brand recognition. ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated Ecosystem**: End-to-end control over hardware, software, network services, and first-party content creation. - **Iconic IP Portfolio**: Beloved franchises (The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon, Gran Turismo, etc.) that drive platform loyalty. - **Global Brand Power**: PlayStation is one of the most recognized entertainment brands worldwide. - **Scale & Reach**: 125 million MAU, 93 million PS5 consoles sold, and a massive library of software. - **Innovation Track Record**: Consistently pushing boundaries in graphics, haptics, VR, and online services. ## Strategic Focus - Continuing to grow the PlayStation 5 install base and expand into new hardware (PS5 Pro, PS VR2). - Strengthening first-party game development and acquiring/expanding studios. - Growing network services and subscription revenue through PlayStation Plus. - Leveraging IP across other media (film, TV, merchandise) via Sony Pictures. - Enhancing cloud gaming and streaming capabilities. - Fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace culture. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Celebrated for being "trailblazers, passionate, one" – a united, diverse, and innovative global team. Recognized as a 2025 & 2026 Company Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion (Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 100). - **Flexible Work**: "Flex Modes" blend in-person collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing teams to connect when it counts and work from anywhere. - **Benefits & Perks**: Comprehensive benefits package including learning & development tailored paths, well-being initiatives, and top-tier amenities. - **Engineering & Tech**: Opportunities across software engineering, game development, network services, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more. - **Global Presence**: Offices in San Mateo (HQ), London, Tokyo, and additional studios worldwide. - **Internship Program**: "Internships that Inspire" for students and early-career talent. ## Sources 1. [playstation.com](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/) – About Us, facts, and leadership 2. [sonyinteractive.com](https://sonyinteractive.com/en/our-company/) – Company overview, values, fast facts 3. [careers.playstation.com](https://careers.playstation.com/) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and hiring process 4. 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