Principal Technical Program Manager

San Mateo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 235000 - 255000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the contentand the creatorsthey love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful data-driven engagement across Sonys entertainment ecosystem from games and anime to music film and live experiencesempowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for whats possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit: SUMMARY

SEPS is looking for aPrincipal Technical Program Manager who will lead the successful execution of large-scale multi-year technical initiatives with global this role youll drive cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration across go-to-market marketing finance legal and moreensuring alignment with technical partners on scope timelines and budgets. Your leadership clarity and strategic vision will enable teams to overcome challenges mitigate risks and deliver high-quality results that move the business forward.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership
Lead highly complex strategic programs with global scope and significant business impact. Define strategy structure and execution plans for programs that often begin with ambiguous requirements. Ensure successful delivery within scope time and budget while maintaining quality standards.
Stakeholder Management
Build trusted partnerships with executives and cross-functional leaders. Clearly communicate program status risks and dependencies while driving alignment and informed decision-making. Represent difficult trade-offs with clarity and sound judgment at the executive level.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Align and integrate efforts across Product (engineering design product management PMO) and Business (go-to-market finance legal customer success etc.) functions. Translate complex requirements into shared priorities milestones and outcomes.
Risk & Dependency Management
Identify program risks organizational dependencies and structural challenges early. Develop mitigation strategies proactively address issues and ensure business continuity with minimal disruption.
Resource & Organizational Management
Optimize the use of people processes and budgets to deliver program objectives. Improve cross-domain operating models streamline structures and simplify processes to accelerate outcomes.
Technical Leadership
Apply deep technical expertise to guide teams resolve challenges and foster innovation. Provide mentorship to elevate technical and program management capabilities.
Continuous Improvement
Champion standards tools and best practices that enhance efficiency and program delivery. Educate and mentor program teams and the PMO to increase organizational impact and maturity.
Cultural Leadership
Model calm clarity and process in ambiguous or high-pressure situations. Actively mentor and guide peers and junior program managers to expand organizational knowledge and leadership capacity.

Honesty trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

15 years of experience leading complex high-impact technical programs in dynamic environments.
Proven ability to influence align and inspire diverse cross-functional teams at all levels including executives.
Outstanding communicator across all levels of management with exceptional written and verbal skills.
Strategic thinker with strong decision-making skills under pressure.
Experience managing programs with heavy interdependencies across disparate engineering (JIRA) and business (non-JIRA) systems.
Track record of driving clarity and resolution in ambiguous or high-stakes situations.
Strong judgment in issue escalation with the ability to resolve challenges independently when possible.
Experienced mentor committed to growing team members and advancing PMO practices.
Deep knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience in the video game industry.
Understanding of Japanese workstyle culture and language.

Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the contentand the creatorsthey love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful dat...

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership
Lead highly complex strategic programs with global scope and significant business impact. Define strategy structure and execution plans for programs that often begin with ambiguous requirements. Ensure successful delivery within scope time and budget while maintaining quality standards.
Stakeholder Management
Build trusted partnerships with executives and cross-functional leaders. Clearly communicate program status risks and dependencies while driving alignment and informed decision-making. Represent difficult trade-offs with clarity and sound judgment at the executive level.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Align and integrate efforts across Product (engineering design product management PMO) and Business (go-to-market finance legal customer success etc.) functions. Translate complex requirements into shared priorities milestones and outcomes.
Risk & Dependency Management
Identify program risks organizational dependencies and structural challenges early. Develop mitigation strategies proactively address issues and ensure business continuity with minimal disruption.
Resource & Organizational Management
Optimize the use of people processes and budgets to deliver program objectives. Improve cross-domain operating models streamline structures and simplify processes to accelerate outcomes.
Technical Leadership
Apply deep technical expertise to guide teams resolve challenges and foster innovation. Provide mentorship to elevate technical and program management capabilities.
Continuous Improvement
Champion standards tools and best practices that enhance efficiency and program delivery. Educate and mentor program teams and the PMO to increase organizational impact and maturity.
Cultural Leadership
Model calm clarity and process in ambiguous or high-pressure situations. Actively mentor and guide peers and junior program managers to expand organizational knowledge and leadership capacity.

Honesty trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

15 years of experience leading complex high-impact technical programs in dynamic environments.
Proven ability to influence align and inspire diverse cross-functional teams at all levels including executives.
Outstanding communicator across all levels of management with exceptional written and verbal skills.
Strategic thinker with strong decision-making skills under pressure.
Experience managing programs with heavy interdependencies across disparate engineering (JIRA) and business (non-JIRA) systems.
Track record of driving clarity and resolution in ambiguous or high-stakes situations.
Strong judgment in issue escalation with the ability to resolve challenges independently when possible.
Experienced mentor committed to growing team members and advancing PMO practices.
Deep knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience in the video game industry.
Understanding of Japanese workstyle culture and language.