Principal, Portfolio Strategy Manager

PlayStation Global•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, economics or related field; advanced degree a plus
12+ years of experience in portfolio management, finance, strategic planning or product management, within a technology-driven and/or customer-first environment
Experience in the gaming industry a plus
Proven success leading strategic planning for large-scale, complex, multi-billion-dollar portfolios
Strong understanding of portfolio management principles and practices
Creative problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and creates clarity through structured thinking
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance data-driven rigor and strategic judgment
Track record of building and implementing effective performance measurement and value realization frameworks
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear executive insights
Exceptional ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across diverse functions
Experience driving organizational transformation and change management

Responsibilities

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio and its programs and develop deep insights to generate actionable recommendations
Ensure the portfolio reflects the right strategic investment mix and priorities to achieve business objectives
Standardize and improve performance measurement practices across the portfolio in partnership with data science & analytics teams
Provide stakeholders with actionable insights and trade-off recommendations to optimize resource allocation
Refine and lead execution of a value realization framework leveraging KPIs and ROI to assess programs and portfolio performance
Partner with cross-functional leaders to align priorities, resolve trade-offs, and enable executive decision-making through a structured process with clear ownership
Partner with the broader Portfolio and Program Management team to mature and scale portfolio management capabilities through frameworks, processes, and tools
Lead organizational change management to educate stakeholders and embed consistent portfolio practices that result in stronger accountability, faster execution, and better business outcomes