Development Strategy and Support Director

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? 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. Location Preference: Europe / East Coast U.S. As Director, Development Strategy,  you help drive and manage the periodic global portfolio title review process across PlayStation Studios, including tracking and reporting on multiple games in various development stages, coordinating internal reviews, assisting in collecting and reviewing materials, and driving follow-up actions. Using your extensive knowledge and experience as a leader in game development, you ask the right questions at the right time, while considering the stage of development, the nature of the game being developed, as well as the studios’ culture and ways of working. It is in your nature to invite constructive deliberation, informed weighing of pros/cons and promote transparency between all parties and stakeholders. Responsibilities Drive  periodic title reviews travelling onsite at studio locations globally as well as virtually.   Propel title review preparations, including partnering with studios and coordinating with other internal groups such as user research, publishing,  forecast ing ,  and finance.   Foster positive relationships  by building trust  and  ensur e alignment across   development teams, executive leadership, and support groups.     Partner with studio leadership to gain a holistic understanding of the game and studio goals to   then  provide   actionable insights at key moments throughout the development lifecycle.   Collect and share best practices by working with and learning from PlayStation’s collection of world class studios. Take on the role of   interpreter, diplomat, and advocate for the title review process   to   increase transparency with all stakeholders.     Proactively suggest and implement improvements to the title development framework process and internal department work systems.   Maintain and continuously advocate for a title development framework that values integrity, transparency, and accountability.   Take on special projects beyond core responsibilities as needed by the organization.   Qualifications Minimum of 8 years of experience in  internal  game production   that includ es   bringing a game to launch and  a leadership role   on  a  game team.   Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle   and industry best practices   across multiple game types, genres, platforms, and business models.   Ability to review and analyze development stage deliverables; creative, financial, and business related and assist in determining if a wide range of different games are tracking as expected.   Excellent and personable communicator with a track record of engaging partners across multiple departments and teams, balancing diplomacy, tact, and credibility.   Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneously across multiple projects with varying stakeholders.   Proficiency  in  balanc ing  the  benefits of   a structured  process with the flexibility  required  to  match the reality of  varying  studio  needs .   Familiarity working with global teams across different  cultures  and  time zones.     Experience with tools for user research, playtesting, and metrics analysis.     Adaptable , curious  team player, capable of working collaboratively or independently as required by the task.     Relocation supported to a suitable location with an SIE entity.  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. Please refer to our  Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, 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. Click  here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $217,200 — $271,500 USD 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. Please refer to our  Candidate Privacy Notice  for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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