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

• 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 • 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 • Gaming or Entertainment experience preferred • Proven experience to manage studios (film, series or game) in the creation of product development • Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for 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. Click here to learn more. • The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. • $184,100—$276,100 USD • Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. • Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. • Equal Opportunity Statement: