Senior Production Manager
About The Position
PlayStation Studios is seeking a Senior Production Manager – Studio Operations to join our Head of Production organization. This is a high-impact role focused on improving how production operates across a portfolio of world-class game studios. In this role, you will partner closely with development teams and cross-functional leaders to drive alignment, improve operational consistency, and help translate strategic priorities into effective execution. You’ll play a key part in enabling scalable, high-performing production practices across a spectrum of game development environments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys working at the intersection of production, strategy, and operations.
Requirements
- Senior level experience in game development or game publishing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas
- Experience working in cross-functional, collaborative environments
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive progress in evolving situations
- Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
- Leading impactful change through relationships and influence, rather than authority
- Ability to quickly understand new projects and contribute effectively
- Comfortable influencing without direct authority and building strong working relationships
Nice To Haves
- Background working across production, product, program management, or operations
- Experience supporting leadership decision-making or executive operating rhythms
- Familiarity with scaling processes and best practices across teams
Responsibilities
- Partner with Studios: Build strong relationships with development teams to understand production challenges, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide targeted support on high-priority initiatives and areas of need.
- Identify common themes across studios to inform broader improvements.
- Improve Production Operations: Establish and maintain clear, consistent reporting frameworks that support leadership visibility.
- Ensure project information is accurate, actionable, and accessible for decision-making.
- Support and manage key operating rhythms, including studio reviews and leadership forums.
- Drive Alignment & Execution: Translate strategic initiatives into clear, actionable plans for studios and partner teams.
- Collaborate with production, product, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Deliver structured, high-quality communication to support executive decision-making.
- Scale Best Practices: Document and standardize effective production processes and workflows.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational friction.
- Partner with central teams to align tools, processes, and ways of working.
- Provide Advisory Support: Help teams navigate ambiguity, change, and complex production challenges.
- Develop practical frameworks, recommendations, and plans that improve outcomes.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- matching 401(k)
- paid time off
- wellness program
- employee discounts for Sony products
- bonus package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
