Be a part of the most exciting and innovating computer entertainment in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one™ console, the PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and the PlayStation Portable (PSP™).
Primary Location : United States-California-San Francisco Bay Area - Foster City
Description
Be a part of the most exciting and innovative computer entertainment company in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one™ console, PlayStation®2, PlayStation®3, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP™) computer entertainment systems. Based in Foster City, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Overall, the Senior Technical Project Manager will be expected to partner with the organization.
Guide large multi-disciplinary teams in the achievement of either technical or non-technical project objectives:
* Facilitate team information and work flow, typically between technical / product development and non-technical / publishing units of the company, in regular processes or on special projects * Help remove barriers to timely and cost effective process / project completion * Share budget, schedule, milestone and cost / benefit decision-making responsibilities within larger, more complex or strategic processes / projects * Serve as a resource to other project managers and line managers, assisting in the mediation and resolution of complex problems or leading larger projects. * Coordinate and track process / project resources, staff, assets and schedules to ensure timely outcomes * Plan the resources, budget and milestone dates in order to hit ship and quality targets * Prioritize project goals and deliverables according to the strategic vision of the studio
Develop business awareness, this includes:
* Capturing and recommending best development practices and approaches within context of business deadlines and priorities * Working with financial management to understand the implications of projects * Take the organization's budgetary cycle into account when developing project schedules and development plans * Analyze and anticipate project risk and drive mitigation strategies
Qualifications
* Interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and project management skills * Process knowledge, attention to detail, timely follow-up and strong organizational skills * Understanding of the technical aspects of product development; ability to identify other business units with necessary technical knowledge and cultivate relationships * Implementing projects in partnership with co-workers, developers and other SCEA business units; strong capability to multitask and prioritize * Exemplary communication skills both verbally and using reporting tools including MS Office, Project, Visio etc. * Travel required for this position; estimated 10%+ depending on the projects
PlayStation®Network is an emergent entertainment network delivering innovative content and community to a worldwide audience, and the newest division of SCEA (Sony Computer Entertainment America).
It is the policy of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. (SCEA) to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SCEA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SCEA also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
