Senior Production Manager

Sony Interactive Entertainment · San Francisco

Manufacturing & Operationsposted 4d ago

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.

About the Role

PlayStation Studios is seeking a Senior Production Manager – Studio Operations to join our Head of Production organization. This is a high-impact role focused on improving how production operates across a portfolio of world-class game studios.

In this role, you will partner closely with development teams and cross-functional leaders to drive alignment, improve operational consistency, and help translate strategic priorities into effective execution. You’ll play a key part in enabling scalable, high-performing production practices across a spectrum of game development environments.

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 You’ll Do

Partner with Studios

Build strong relationships with development teams to understand production challenges, risks, and opportunities
Provide targeted support on high-priority initiatives and areas of need
Identify common themes across studios to inform broader improvements

Improve Production Operations

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

Drive Alignment & Execution

Translate strategic initiatives into clear, actionable plans for studios and partner teams
Collaborate with production, product, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment
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

Provide Advisory Support

Help teams navigate ambiguity, change, and complex production challenges
Develop practical frameworks, recommendations, and plans that improve outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

Senior level 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
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
Leading impactful change through relationships and influence, rather than authority
Ability to quickly understand new projects and contribute effectively
Comfortable influencing without direct authority and building strong working relationships

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.

$160,700—$241,100 USD

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