Principal Program Manager

PlayStation Global•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Principal Program Manager Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a dynamic Principal Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a groundbreaking product across the PlayStation ecosystem of hardware, software, and service platforms. This role is central to driving cross-functional execution at scale, ensuring successful launches that delight players worldwide. The Principal Program Manager will bring proven expertise in delivering global consumer technology programs, combining hardware and software at scale. As both a strategist and executor, this leader will shape program delivery frameworks, drive efficiencies across diverse global teams, and communicate progress at the highest levels of the company.

Requirements

7+ years of experience leading large-scale consumer technology programs that integrate both hardware and software.
Demonstrated success in driving transformative, global initiatives across complex
Strong expertise in program structure design, portfolio management, and change
Proven ability to influence senior executives and work effectively across multiple organizational levels.
Deep experience leveraging data, metrics, and technology to measure impact and scale
Skilled at navigating the challenges of diverse, global teams and external stakeholders.
Experience defining vision and strategy, and leading high-performance teams to

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the gaming or digital entertainment industry preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead geographically distributed, cross-functional teams in delivering large-scale programs from strategy through launch and sunsetting.
Provide strategic oversight and, where applicable, manage a team of Technical Program
Serve as the program’s voice to executives and stakeholders, ensuring visibility and alignment at all stages.
Define and influence program delivery strategies, ensuring speed, quality, and scalability.
Apply best practices in product development, spanning hardware, software, and
Establish structures and metrics that track progress, surface risks, and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with senior leadership to evaluate, streamline, and strengthen cross-functional
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, clearly communicating trade-offs and recommendations to executives.
Foster alignment across Engineering, Product, Design, Quality, and Operations.
Identify shared services and synergies across initiatives to optimize enterprise
Continuously refine program management processes to accelerate execution and maximize value.
Cultivate a culture of experimentation, where innovation is encouraged and embraced at all levels.
Act with ownership, accountability, and urgency in delivering results.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across global teams.
Balance respect for legacy systems with a forward-looking mindset, driving ongoing transformation and growth.