Product Manager - Data Platform

PlayStation Global•San Mateo, CA

2d•$136,000 - $196,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Product Manager, Data Platform San Mateo OR San Diego (remote considered, CA preferred) Role Overview The Team The Data & AI Product Team brings together product managers who are excited by the power of data in shaping immersive gaming experiences at global scale. The Role PlayStation’s Data Platform enables teams and creators across the PlayStation ecosystem to build, scale, and evolve data driven capabilities. As PlayStation experiences become more intelligent and increasingly shaped by Data and AI, the platform helps teams make better decisions, enables creators to build incredible experiences, and supports what millions of players enjoy every day. You will drive the roadmap forward for specific capabilities within the data platform, ranging from real time systems to unstructured data. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a Product Manager who understands modern data technologies and knows how to turn them into real impact. You think in platforms, make smart trade offs, and shape offerings that matter today while setting them up to scale for what comes next.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in product management focused on data platforms or data intensive products at scale
Solid understanding of modern data technologies and trends, with a demonstrated ability to apply them in service of business outcomes
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform prioritization and product decisions
Proven platform mindset, including experience making trade offs that balance scalability, flexibility, and usability
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex data concepts to diverse audiences
Understanding of data ethics, privacy, and responsible data usage at scale
Experience working closely with engineering, analytics, and cross functional product teams to drive execution
Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a bias toward ownership and impact

Nice To Haves

Experience working with unstructured data
Experience working within the gaming and entertainment industry
Fluency in AI/ML workflows, with the ability to connect the dots between Data Platforms and AI/ML use cases

Responsibilities

Identify High Impact Opportunities: Build a deep understanding of how data is used across PlayStation today, how those needs are evolving, and where platform gaps limit impact.
Set the Direction: Own and evolve the roadmap for specific capabilities within the Data Platform, making clear trade offs that balance immediate needs with long term platform health.
Apply Technology with Purpose: Understand relevant data and AI developments and apply them selectively to strengthen the platform and support meaningful business outcomes.
Lead Through Partnership: Work side by side with engineering and stakeholders, bringing clarity and context so the right problems get solved.
Drive Execution: Engage at a technical level to shape product requirements, prioritize features, and guide day to day execution to move the platform forward.
Champion the Platform: Articulate the value and direction of the Data Platform to drive alignment, confidence, and adoption across PlayStation.
Measure What Matters: Define success for the platform and use it to guide prioritization, investment, and decisions.