Manager, Portfolio Strategy

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. Manager, Portfolio Strategy PlayStation Studios Team - Portfolio Strategy and Franchise Development // Office of Product Management // PlayStation Studios Location - San Mateo/LA Preferred. The Manager, Portfolio Strategy will be responsible for guiding strategic investments and ensuring our portfolio collectively aligns with PlayStation Studio's business objectives. You will perform strategic, market, and competitive analysis, and manage how we optimize and rebalance the portfolio for future growth. You'll lead and develop a team of portfolio strategists, ensuring that data-driven insights lead to informed decision-making and competitive advantage. Key Responsibilities Identify the ideal portfolio of games to meet specific investment goals while balancing risk and return. Evaluate existing portfolio, assessing performance, risk exposure, and alignment with portfolio objectives. Lead portfolio planning and prioritization meeting to ensure alignment across central teams, studio, and product leadership. Develop and mentor a team, ensuring research efforts are aligned with overarching goals and priorities, resulting in relevant and actionable insights. Develop a framework to pinpoint opportunities and gaps in the current product portfolio over a multi-year horizon. Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with the portfolio. Take a dynamic view for how we manage downside risk by looking at all risk factors both internal and external using scenario testing, sensitivity analysis, and stress-testing. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the portfolio, providing reports and insights to assess how well growth and innovation strategies are performing. Qualifications 10+ years' experience in corporate strategy, MBA Preferred. Strong financial modeling skills. Employ mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze data and develop optimization strategies. Deep market knowledge in the gaming industry across different platforms, business models, genres, and markets. Excellent strategic thinking and leadership skills. Passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of creative possibilities. #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. $163,700 — $245,500 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.