--- title: 'Staff Technical Program Manager at PlayStation Global' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-technical-program-manager-playstation-global-united-states-san-mateo-tvvt28hmecx6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-07' --- # Staff Technical Program Manager at PlayStation Global - **Company:** PlayStation Global - **Location:** United States San Mateo, CA - **Compensation:** $207k–$310k - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6237577004 ## 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. ## JOB PURPOSE: The Technical Program Governance team enables complex technical initiatives across PlayStation engineering organizations by creating clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution across organizational boundaries. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will lead large, strategic technical programs that span multiple teams, technologies, and stakeholders. You will translate business and technical objectives into executable plans, bring structure to ambiguity, and ensure risks, dependencies, decisions, and tradeoffs remain visible and actively managed. This role requires a strong technical foundation and the judgment to operate as a trusted partner to engineering and architecture leaders. You will influence without relying on positional authority, select and adapt program approaches to fit the problem, and improve the operating systems that help teams deliver effectively at scale. ## EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Essential - 8+ years of relevant technical program or project management experience, including ownership of complex software or technology initiatives spanning multiple teams or organizations. - Demonstrated technical fluency across software systems, platforms, architecture, integrations, and engineering practices; able to understand system interactions, ask informed technical questions, and translate technical complexity into program decisions. - Proven ability to lead large strategic programs end to end, from problem definition and planning through execution, delivery, and measurable outcomes. - Strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills, with experience operating effectively in ambiguous environments where the path forward is not predefined. - Experience managing cross-team dependencies, technical risks, roadmaps, milestones, requirements, decision points, and delivery tradeoffs across the software development lifecycle. - Ability to influence senior technical and business leaders, build alignment across competing priorities, and drive decisions without direct authority. - Experience designing or improving program operating models, governance, planning cadences, metrics, or ways of working that scale beyond a single initiative. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create concise executive narratives while maintaining sufficient technical depth for engineering audiences. - Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, or raise the effectiveness of other TPMs and cross-functional partners through reusable practices and knowledge sharing. Desirable - Prior hands-on experience in software engineering, systems engineering, QA, architecture, or another technical discipline. - Experience supporting platform, infrastructure, developer tooling, cloud, distributed systems, or other complex engineering environments. - Experience leading standardization, transformation, or organizational change initiatives across multiple technical teams. - Background in the games or interactive entertainment industry. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE FOR DECISION MAKING: Technical Program Management - Lead large, strategic technical programs spanning multiple engineering teams, organizations, technologies, or geographies, with accountability for end-to-end outcomes. - Build integrated program plans and roadmaps that connect technical requirements, architecture, dependencies, milestones, resources, risks, and decision points. - Develop sufficient understanding of system architecture and technical constraints to identify cross-system impacts, challenge assumptions constructively, and improve planning and decision quality. - Partner closely with engineering leaders, architects, product partners, and other technical stakeholders to translate objectives into clear execution strategies and drive resolution of complex issues. - Anticipate and actively manage technical and organizational dependencies, surfacing tradeoffs early and driving decisions before they become delivery blockers. - Establish clear program health measures and provide decision-quality visibility into progress, risk, scope, and outcomes for senior stakeholders. Strategy and Decision Support - Operate as a trusted partner to senior leaders, using technical context, program data, and organizational knowledge to shape recommendations and execution strategy. - Use independent judgment to determine the right program methodology, governance, and operating model for the work rather than applying process mechanically. - Analyze complex problems across organizations and technologies, identify patterns and root causes, and drive practical solutions that balance technical, business, schedule, and resource considerations. - Strengthen requirements and major program decisions by connecting business objectives with technical realities, long-term implications, and customer or organizational value. - Create clear narratives and recommendations that enable senior leaders to understand options, tradeoffs, risks, and required decisions. Organizational Impact and TPM Practice - Design and improve scalable program practices, governance, planning cadences, OKRs/KPIs, and decision mechanisms that increase clarity and execution effectiveness across multiple teams. - Identify where existing processes or methodologies create unnecessary friction and adapt or simplify them while preserving appropriate rigor and accountability. - Lead change and standardization efforts where needed, building adoption through stakeholder engagement, practical implementation, and measurable outcomes. - Mentor TPMs and cross-functional partners, share reusable practices, and contribute to stronger technical program management capability across the organization. ## KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The individual will be measured on: - Successful delivery of large, complex technical programs with clear business and engineering outcomes. - Quality and timeliness of decisions, risk management, dependency resolution, and executive visibility. - Effectiveness in creating alignment across technical teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority. - Measurable improvements to program operating models, governance, and organizational execution capability. - Demonstrated technical credibility, independent judgment, and ability to raise the effectiveness of others. 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. $206,800—$310,200 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 (where applicable) 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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