Manager, Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management

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Manager Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Manager Data Center Planning and Portfolio Management to lead the ongoing evolution of SIEs global data center footprint. This role sits within the Technical Operations department of the Global Developer Future Technology Group (GDFT) the organisation responsible for building and operating the data centre infrastructure that underpins PlayStations Cloud Gaming Broadcast and Developer Platform services worldwide. Our data centers host critical workloads ranging from real-time game streaming to content distribution developer build systems and testing environments.

The successful candidate will manage the planning lifecycle capacity performance and governance of SIEs global portfolio of data center assets ensuring they meet business needs for scalability resilience cost-efficiency and compliance. The role requires strong commercial acumen technical literacy and the ability to align diverse stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Ownership Manage the global portfolio of leased data center assets ensuring alignment with PlayStations strategic and operational requirements.

• Planning & Capacity Management Translate business and service requirements into short- mid- and long-term capacity plans accounting for growth scalability and next generation demands.

• Planning Alignment Coordinate with operations engineering and product teams to ensure planning assumptions are consistent across the portfolio

• Lifecycle & Renewal Management Oversee key asset data (leases renewals expansions exits obligations critical dates) and partner with stakeholders to implement lifecycle decisions.

• Performance & KPI Tracking Define monitor and report on portfolio-level KPIs to drive accountability and improvement.

• Financial & Business Case Analysis Support portfolio decisions with financial models scenario analysis ROI and TCO assessments to ensure cost-effective outcomes.

• Vendor & Contract Oversight Partner cross-functionally to manage vendor relationships track contractual obligations monitor service levels and mitigate risks.

• Governance & Reporting Establish portfolio governance processes and executive reporting that provide transparency on performance risks and opportunities.

• Market & Industry Awareness Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends competitive dynamics and regional market conditions to inform portfolio strategy.

• Regulatory & Sustainability Compliance Ensure portfolio decisions align with environmental sustainability and regulatory standards across multiple regions.

What Were Looking For:

• 7 years of experience in data center portfolio management capacity planning or related disciplines within large-scale environments.

• Experience coordinating asset planning activities (capacity lifecycle and project alignment) across multiple regions.

• Strong knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure with the ability to link technical requirements to business and commercial outcomes.

• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios oversee governance frameworks and deliver accurate executive-level reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling scenario planning and cost-optimisation within infrastructure environments.

• Experience working with vendors contracts and service-level agreements with awareness of risk and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at multiple levels.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills capable of operating at both tactical and strategic levels.

• Self-motivated collaborative and comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment.

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.

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