Senior Technical Project Manager

PlayStation Global•San Mateo, CA

9d•$233,459 - $287,200

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager in San Mateo, California. The role leads the planning and delivery of advanced SDK components for PlayStation platforms, including graphics, audio/video processing, and compiler technologies. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. The position coordinates with product and cross-functional teams to plan and track project work, manage releases and capacity, communicate project performance and risks to stakeholders, and prepare and maintain project documentation. The role is eligible for SIE’s benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off, a wellness program, and employee discounts on Sony products. It may also be eligible for a bonus package. The estimated base pay range is $233,459–$287,200 per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.
Two years of experience coordinating with product and cross-functional teams to evaluate story points, hold Scrums, perform capacity planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; plan sprint releases; run sync-up meetings; report project trends and forecasts to stakeholders; prepare and maintain project artifacts; identify and communicate risks; facilitate product backlog grooming; track project risks and performance; and document processes and maintain technical project artifacts.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with product and cross-functional teams to evaluate story points, hold Scrum ceremonies, perform capacity planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Plan sprint releases and run sync-up meetings.
Report trends, insights, and forecasts to stakeholders regarding capacity planning, release timelines, and project performance through data analysis.
Prepare and maintain project artifacts, including stand-up notes, project plans, sprint retrospectives, project release calendars, and release checklists.
Identify risks, including resource unavailability, scope creep, and deviations from the critical path, and communicate them to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Document project discussions and release checklists.
Facilitate product backlog grooming by categorizing and prioritizing features in partnership with product owners and engineering managers.
Track project risks and performance through sprint planning and sprint retrospectives.
Document processes and maintain project artifacts, including traceability matrices, technical specification documents, and regression test suites.