Principal, Portfolio Strategy Manager at PlayStation Global
United States, San Diego, CAFull-timePortfolio Strategy & Program Management OfficePosted 1 day ago
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?</strong></p>
<p>Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re 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.</p></div><h1><span data-contrast="none">Principal, Portfolio Strategy Manager</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h1>
<p><strong>San Diego, Los Angeles, San Mateo (Hybrid)</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As Principal, Portfolio Strategy Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping how SIE translates strategy into actionable investment decisions across a global portfolio of Hardware, Software and Services. As a partner to teams and executives in Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Platform Business Office, Program Management and more, you will have to navigate and align competing priorities and perspectives. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio, evolve and implement a data-informed portfolio management framework, and build trusted partnerships throughout the organization to help evaluate trade-offs and optimize portfolio balance and value.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Gain a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio and its programs and develop deep insights to generate actionable recommendations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ensure the portfolio reflects the right strategic investment mix and priorities to achieve business objectives</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Standardize and improve performance measurement practices across the portfolio in partnership with data science & analytics teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Provide stakeholders with actionable insights and trade-off recommendations to optimize resource allocation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Refine and lead execution of a value realization framework leveraging KPIs and ROI to assess programs and portfolio performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Partner with cross-functional leaders to align priorities, resolve trade-offs, and enable executive decision-making through a structured process with clear ownership</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Partner with the broader Portfolio and Program Management team to mature and scale portfolio management capabilities through frameworks, processes, and tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Lead organizational change management to educate stakeholders and embed consistent portfolio practices that result in stronger accountability, faster execution, and better business outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Required skills and qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in science, economics or related field; advanced degree a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">12+ years of experience in portfolio management, finance, strategic planning or product management, within a technology-driven and/or customer-first environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in the gaming industry a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven success leading strategic planning for large-scale, complex, multi-billion-dollar portfolios</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of portfolio management principles and practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creative problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and creates clarity through structured thinking</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance data-driven rigor and strategic judgment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Track record of building and implementing effective performance measurement and value realization frameworks</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear executive insights</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across diverse functions</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience driving organizational transformation and change management</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><em>Please refer to our <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/careers-privacy-notice/">Candidate Privacy Notice</a> for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.</em></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.<br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br>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. <br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br>In addition, this role </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">is eligible</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 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. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Click </span><a href="https://careers.playstation.com/benefits" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to learn more.</span></p>
<p> </p></div><div class="title">The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$220,900</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$331,300 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.</p>
<p class="p1">Please refer to our <a href="https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice</a> for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.</p>
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<p><em>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.</em></p>
<p><em>We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. </em></p>
<p><em>Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.</em></p>
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