Program Management Specialist

Sony•Culver City, CA

1d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Program Management Specialist to join the Digital Transformation (DX) team in Culver City, CA. The DX division drives the delivery of impactful program solutions globally across Sony Group Companies. Our aim is to accelerate business growth by connecting strategic initiatives with human expertise, creativity, and collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with various members from Sony Group Companies to understand their needs and help design/improve the program called Pollinator Network to solve business challenges and promote innovation across Sony Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing DX program and bridge the gap between human ingenuity and technological advancement, unleashing the full potential of creativity and collaboration across the Sony ecosystem. This hybrid position requires 2-3 days on-site in the Culver City Office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and work experience in a related field
3+ years of experience in program management or similar roles
Proven ability to effectively manage project timelines scope, dependencies, issues/risks & communications
Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments
Experience working with globally distributed teams and multicultural working environments
Experience in setting priorities, problem-solving and multitasking
Experience in community building through owning or managing programs
Excellent active listening, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms etc.)
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as SharePoint, MS Project, Miro, Jira, Confluence etc.
Ability to work flexibly to accommodate communication and partnership with stakeholders across different time zones
Demonstrate interest in exploring and adopting emerging technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and delivering executive-level summary reports and presentations
Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese at a professional level is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are provided to fulfill the project objectives
Organizes and facilitates bi-weekly gatherings and global workshops while partnering closely with stakeholders in Tokyo
Monitor project status, follow-up with stakeholders, prioritize projects, and identify potential risks that may impact the project's success
Proactively communicate with stakeholders, seek potential new business requests, and build strong relationships to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes
Manage multiple projects or major project components as assigned
Proactively provide process improvements and remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress partnering with stakeholders in the US as well as Japan
Proactively support planning and executing creative initiatives to promote stakeholders’ engagement
Collaborate with Tokyo team members to build and practice common standards, ensuring consistency and alignment to deliver programs efficiently.
Ensure clear communication with all stakeholders, aligning and managing the interests of multi-stakeholders to achieve project goals
Oversees all aspects of project administration, including developing and implementing effective processes for scheduling, documentation (e.g. meeting minutes, action items, and decisions), distribution, and other critical tasks.
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above