Head of Project Management Office (PMO)

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Mateo
Sep 05, 2025
Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Role Overview The Head of PMO will serve as a pivotal leader within the Studio Business Group, responsible for the oversight and governance of programme and project delivery across PlayStation's global studio ecosystem. This role provides both strategic direction and operational discipline, ensuring that studio-wide initiatives are executed effectively, with transparency, and in alignment with the broader business objectives. Working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Strategy, Operations & Transformation and the Chief of Staff, this individual will be charged with building and leading a high-performing PMO function. The role ensures cross-functional coordination, delivery assurance, and effective communication between central leadership, studio stakeholders, and project delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Programme & Portfolio Oversight - Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of complex, cross-studio programmes that span development, publishing, and platform capabilities. - Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, tools, and best practices that promote transparency, consistency, and delivery excellence. - Oversee the full programme lifecycle, including scope definition, resource planning, risk and issue management, timeline tracking, and benefit realisation. - Manage the portfolio of studio-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and availability of capacity for execution. - Create a central repository of documentation for the Studio Business Group Operational Governance & Standards - Develop and evolve PMO operating models that support scalability and repeatable delivery processes across studio teams. - Create standardized reporting structures and dashboards for executive reviews, tracking progress against key milestones and KPIs. - Ensure rigorous change control, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation strategies are applied across all initiatives. Studio Engagement & Collaboration - Partner with VP, Operation, Co-Development and Outsourcing, Heads of Production, Operations, and Transformation to coordinate planning efforts, delivery execution, and issue resolution. - Act as a central liaison between project teams and studio leadership, facilitating timely decision-making and resource allocation. - Build strong relationships with individual studio PMs, producers, and leads to promote a collaborative, transparent delivery culture. Strategic Communications & Reporting - Lead PMO-driven communication plans that provide clarity on programme objectives, progress, and key decisions. - Ensure consistent and aligned messaging across studio leadership, central operations, and delivery teams. - Prepare executive briefings, programme updates, and delivery retrospectives for senior leadership and stakeholder groups. - Support storytelling around delivery success, lessons learned, and value realised. People Leadership & Capability Development - Build, lead, and mentor a team of project and programme managers with a focus on strategic delivery, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. - Drive capability maturity across the PMO by investing in tools, frameworks, and professional development. - Champion a culture of continuous improvement, delivery accountability, and knowledge sharing. Qualifications & Experience - 12+ years of experience in project/programme management, PMO leadership, or strategic delivery roles within gaming, entertainment, tech, or creative industries. - Proven success in managing large-scale, cross-functional programmes with executive-level reporting and visibility. - Strong understanding of agile and hybrid delivery methodologies within creative or studio-based environments. - Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills. - Experience working in or with game development studios is highly advantageous. - Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, navigate ambiguity, and align multiple stakeholders toward a common goal. *Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.* At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $186,100 — $335,000 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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