Senior Program Manager, DX Office
Job Description
Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America (SCA), is seeking a Sr Program Manager to join the Digital Transformation (DX) group based in San Diego, CA.Digital Transformation Office, under Sony Corporation, drives delivery of highly impactful program solutions worldwide, across different Sony Group of Companies. We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to focus on digital transformation initiatives across various business groups of SONY. This role will be responsible for driving programs and projects from inception through delivery. The candidate will successfully partner with a globally distributed cross-functional teams to ensure product and operational readiness for market delivery. You will bring your expertise to deliver complex programs by demonstrating excellent planning, execution, partner, risk and dependency management skills.
This position is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days on-site in the San Diego Office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead delivery of transformative implementations that integrates digital technologies and solutions in every area of a business
Partner closely with Business Innovation Team, Stakeholders and Senior Leadership to drive programs that transform customer experience, business models and operations by finding new ways to deliver value, generate revenue and improve efficiency
Own and drive end-to-end delivery of multiple strategic and complex cross-regional, cross-functional initiatives with multi-level dependencies.
Understand strategy, objectives, priorities and goals to translate into tactical execution plans
Identify, understand, visualize and manage upstream/downstream dependencies
Anticipate and remove obstacles proactively and effectively
Ensure clear communication for status reporting, issues and challenges to leadership, relevant partners, and team members
Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize productivity and processes for the organization
QUALIFICATIONS:
Your qualifications and experience should include:
5+ years of program management experience with software development and delivery
Consistent track record of managing schedules, scope, budgets, dependency, issues/risks, communications, quality/testing plans, and release plans of complex programs
Bachelor's degree and work experience in related domain
Shown technical proficiency and an ability to understand technology, designs, challenges and risks
Proven understanding of software lifecycle, release processes, and iterative development practices
Experience in delivering initiatives adopting modern technologies, big data & analytics
Experience in integrating digital technologies into existing business processes
Experience creating go-to-market strategies and driving go/no-go release decisions
Experience in leading complex, business-critical programs with dependencies across multiple teams including Product and Business Innovation team, Data Scientists, Legal, Marketing and other business teams
Experience creating and delivering executive-level summary reports and presentations
Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills across all levels
Strong decision-making skill
Experience in initiating and driving process improvements
Excel in conflict resolution and negotiation
Experience with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Project, MS Teams, etc..)
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience working with globally distributed teams and multicultural working environments
Hands-on experience across more than one development methodology across waterfall and agile
Domain expertise in data analytics, monetization, digital commerce, partner management, portfolio management, process implementation, mobile, and/or web development
Understanding of Japanese language and culture
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology".
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family's physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match which vests immediately
Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs:
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $160,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
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