Production Manager (Contract)

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation were part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

About the Role

PlayStation Studios is seeking a Production Manager (Contract) to join our Head of Production organization on a temporary basis. This role is focused on improving production operations across world-class game studios and coordinating internal projects within the Studio Business Group.

In this role you will partner closely with leaders to improve operational consistency and help translate strategic priorities into effective execution. Youll play a key part in enabling scalable high-performing production practices across a spectrum of game development environments. Youll also rely on an internal network across PlayStation to accomplish your goals.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex fast-paced environments and enjoys working at the intersection of production strategy and operations.

What Youll Do

Coordinate Business & Studio Priorities

• Plan track and coordinate central initiatives supporting leadership in maintaining structured oversight across the portfolio ensuring alignment with studio and company priorities

• Assist PSS leaders and development teams in communicating production challenges risks and opportunities

• Provide targeted support on high-priority initiatives and areas of need

• Coordinate across studios to enact process improvements

Improve Production Operations

• Maintain alignment and accountability across senior leadership initiatives track commitments and surface risks or misalignment

• Establish and maintain clear consistent reporting frameworks that support leadership visibility

• Ensure project information is accurate actionable and accessible for decision-making

• Support and manage key operating rhythms including studio reviews and leadership forums

• Deliver structured high-quality communication to support executive decision-making

Scale Best Practices

• Document and standardize effective production processes and workflows

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational friction

• Partner with central teams to align tools processes and ways of working

What Were Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Project Management experience in game development or game publishing

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas

• Experience working in cross-functional collaborative environments

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive progress in evolving situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working across production product program management or operations

• Experience supporting leadership decision-making or executive operating rhythms

• Familiarity with scaling processes and best practices across teams

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities

• Skilled in project management methodologies (Agile Scrum Kanban Waterfall) and related tools (e.g. Jira Confluence Asana).

• Nurturing collaborative relationships to achieve results without authority

• Ability to quickly understand new projects and contribute effectively

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