Sr. Technical Program Manager

PlayStation Global•San Mateo, CA

5d•$132,300 - $198,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, SIE is a dynamic technology company delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to over 100 million people and an entertainment leader with beloved intellectual properties. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead large, complex programs spanning multiple engineering teams and systems, supporting both platform infrastructure and application/service development. You will shape software delivery by driving alignment, influencing decisions, and ensuring successful execution across globally distributed teams. This role requires a high degree of ownership, working closely with engineering, product management, QA, and operations to deliver high-impact solutions across various technical domains.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or a related role
Experience leading complex, multi-team programs with interdependencies
Prior experience working as a Scrum Master, with a strong understanding of Agile ceremonies and team execution practices
Background in software development or quality engineering, with demonstrated technical understanding of system design, testing, and delivery workflows
Strong understanding of software development processes and system architecture concepts
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment and influence decisions across multiple stakeholders
Experience working with globally distributed and cross-functional teams
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in evolving environments
Ability to manage programs across the full software development lifecycle, from concept through deployment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
Strong experience applying Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), with the ability to adapt processes to fit complex programs
Demonstrated success driving alignment across globally distributed and cross-cultural teams
Ability and willingness to travel as needed to collaborate with distributed teams and stakeholders
Experience improving or scaling program management processes, tooling, or team workflows
Experience influencing teams to improve performance, reliability, or delivery efficiency

Responsibilities

Own and lead complex, cross-team programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment on scope, priorities, and outcomes
Drive decision-making and prioritization, balancing business impact, technical constraints, and delivery timelines
Translate business goals into clear technical requirements and execution plans, partnering closely with engineering teams
Identify risks early and lead mitigation efforts, ensuring programs stay on track across dependencies and stakeholders
Facilitate alignment across engineering, product, and partner teams, including influencing senior stakeholders when needed
Drive clarity in ambiguous situations, helping teams converge on practical, scalable solutions
Improve program execution practices, introducing and refining processes, tools, and frameworks to increase efficiency and predictability
Provide ongoing visibility into program health, including progress, risks, tradeoffs, and key milestones
Mentor and guide teams on program management best practices, helping elevate execution maturity across the organization