Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
About SIE's Platform & F oundational Quality Engineering (PFQE) team
We are part of Foundational System & Experience Engineering (FSEE) & are transforming the experience of play through bold innovation and technical creativity, using our skills and passion to push the boundaries of what is possible and help developers build the future games for PlayStation, through our work on the PS Software Development Kit (SDK) libraries, tools, samples and other content.
Role Description
We focus on CI/DevOps, offshore test and the relationships with development teams worldwide, on multiple high value projects.
As a Senior TPM, you will work with internal development teams and QE teams from locations worldwide to define and deliver multiple projects, using your Project Management skills and experience to ensure best value. Additionally you’d be expected to push TPM best common practises or improvements within the teams you’d be working with.
Responsibilities
* Define project objectives
* Develop project plans
* Monitor and control projects
* Manage issues and risks
* Report progress
* Manage stakeholders
* Tailor processes to projects
* Contribute to process improvement
* Play an active role in our Project Management community of practice
What We Are Looking For
Required
* 5+ years of experience working as a Project Manager in a related field (e.g. computer graphics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, audio)
* Ability to manage complex projects: high risk, high cost, high importance, high visibility, multi-organization, multi-site
* Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in formal and informal contexts, including presentation skills
* Skilled in facilitating, influencing, and negotiating
* Ability to work constructively as part of a team and proactively on your own
* Fluent in English
* Experience with Agile practices, e.g., Scrum
* Experience with commonly used Project Management tools, e.g., Atlassian suite
* Passionate about using Project Management practices to deliver best value for the organisation
* As the role is global, some international travel may be required as well as a flexible approach to working hours
Desired
* Project Management qualifications, e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, APM, PRINCE2, CSM
* Knowledge or experience of scripting/programming languages such as Python/C++
* Understanding of technologies used in building games and game platforms
* Able to quickly acquire high level understanding of new technologies
* Previous experience of managing relationships with third party vendors (such as data providers)
* Previous experience working with teams across multiple regions
* Japanese language Experience or knowledge
Benefits of working at PlayStation
* Hybrid Working possible, mixture of in-office and home working
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Excellent in-house or remote training opportunities
* 25 days holiday plus national holidays
* Free onsite gym, Onsite bar,
* Free games, Plus many more exciting benefits
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.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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