Sr. Manager, Global Creative and Product Development Operations – Licensed Merchandise

PlayStation Global

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Manager, Global Creative and Product Development Operations on the Licensed Merchandise Team with strong global operations, creative, and licensing experience to manage the global creative and product development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for processes, deadlines, consumer trends, and the ability to drive creative excellence across various projects. You have a proven track record for working on large IP projects and culturally relevant programs with partners across hardlines and softlines categories to grow the PlayStation brand and our software IP titles. This role will oversee the creative and product development processes and teams, as well as coordinate all milestones to successfully go to market across the entire Licensed Merchandise Team. You will partner closely with the Licensing leads, licensees and gaming studios, franchise, retail marketing and other cross-functional teams, to bring the global vision, strategy, and operational plan to life. This role will work with executives and stakeholders, internally and externally, to deliver business results. We are seeking an out-of-the-box thinker, who can operate proactively in a fast-paced environment and is able to wear many hats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Design, Marketing, or a related field
Proven experience (15-20 years) in a creative leadership role, within the licensing and consumer products industry
Proficiency in project management tools
Strong project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels
A strategic mindset with a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning

Nice To Haves

Gaming or Entertainment experience preferred
Proven experience to manage studios (film, series or game) in the creation of product development

Responsibilities

Team management and experience coaching
Detailed understanding of the product development processes, production, and manufacturing, timelines
Lead full concept to production lifecycle for creative assets , ensuring teams deliver on time, on budget and at scale
Design and implement streamlined workflows to improve speed, consistency and quality
Lead the planning and development of style guides, creative assets, PD tools, and serving as the primary driver behind the creation process
Collaborate with external agencies to source talent and manage the execution of creative projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and objectives
Guide creative collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
Lead all stages of product development across all categories for any licensing deal or collaborations
Undertake general design tasks to support Licensing team’s efforts, including but not limited to branding, packaging, promotional and marketing collateral trade show needs, and sales materials