Senior Manager, Portfolio Planning

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Mateo
Oct 31, 2024
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. Senior Manager, Portfolio Planning, PlayStation Studios Team - Portfolio Strategy and Franchise Development // Office of Product Management // PlayStation Studios Location - San Mateo/LA Preferred, Remote Considered. TheSenior Manager, Portfolio Planning will be responsible for evaluating new game opportunities based on portfolio and business objectives. You'll lead and develop a team of portfolio analysts, evaluating titles based on market attractiveness, commercial potential, profitability, and portfolio fit. You'll ensure recommendations are aligned with overarching goals and priorities, resulting in relevant and actionable insights. Key Responsibilities Be a key stakeholder in the evaluation of new game opportunities, including commercial potential, level of risk, and fit within the portfolio. Develop and mentor a team, ensuring that the team's analysis and recommendations are reliable, credible, and actionable. Evaluate market attractiveness, addressable market, and commercial viability through in-depth product evaluations. Be a subject matter expert on market, product, channel, and business model requirements to achieve product market fit. Partner with development strategy, production, and studio teams to conduct in-depth portfolio assessments. Collaborate with data, user research, product management, and other teams to gather qualitative and quantitative insights that validate new game concepts with our players. Qualifications 10+ years' experience in product management, MBA Preferred. Experience leading a team of product managers in the gaming industry. Deep understanding of game mechanics, player engagement, and user experience to evaluate new game concepts and their commercial viability. Ability to analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and player preferences to identify opportunities and threats. Strong business acumen and a thorough understanding of business cases and their financial implications. Detailed-oriented, organized, and customer-centric mindset. Passion for innovation and push #LI-SF2 *Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.* 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. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $215,400 — $323,200 USD 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.