PlayStation

Senior Director of Product Management

PlayStation • $150K — $200K *
San Mateo, CA 94403In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in product management or business performance in the gaming industry
  • Proven leadership skills with a record of mentoring and inspiring high-performing teams
  • Ability to manage operational changes and strategic initiatives effectively
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in interpreting data to inform strategy
  • Deep understanding of player lifecycle management, from acquisition to monetization
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills suitable for cross-team partnership
  • Genuine passion for live service games and knowledge of player engagement strategies

Responsibilities

  • Drive player retention and monetization through actionable insights and clear goals
  • Lead initiatives to enhance product performance from concept to execution
  • Define and report on success metrics for game health using data-driven strategies
  • Develop scalable playbooks for Live Service games across PlayStation Studios
  • Communicate insights clearly to enhance understanding of game performance
  • Stay updated on industry trends to integrate new ideas and best practices
  • Lead and mentor a Product Management team to strengthen player engagement across titles

Benefits

  • Opportunity for remote work in the U.S. and Europe
  • Work within a dynamic and creative environment
  • Ability to shape strategies that impact a large player base
  • Lead a talented team in a renowned gaming company
  • Access to industry-leading tools and methodologies for product development
  • Participation in high-level decision-making processes at PlayStation Studios
Full Job Description
Title: Senior Director of Product Management

Location: This role is open to considering candidates in approved locations in the United States and Europe.

As the Senior Director of Product Management for the PlayStation Studios Live Service team, you'll play a key role on the Live Services Leadership Team. You'll lead a talented group of Product Managers and Competitive Intelligence partners across our console, PC, and mobile titles. Together, you'll help our live service games deliver great experiences for players and lasting results for the business.

You will report to the VP of Insights for PlayStation Studios.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Performance
  • Drive measurable improvements in player retention, monetization, and portfolio health through clear goals and actionable insights.
  • Identify opportunities to improve product performance, influence key partners, and lead initiatives from concept to results.
  • Define success metrics and reporting for game health, using data to shape clear, actionable product strategies.
  • Help shape how PlayStation Studios publishes and grows live games, developing playbooks and benchmarks that scale across titles.
  • Communicate insights in a simple, compelling way, helping teams understand game performance and where we can improve.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and innovation, keeping PlayStation connected to new ideas, innovation, and emerging best practices.


Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead and mentor a central Product Management team that partners with studios to strengthen player engagement, retention, and monetization across our live service portfolio.
  • Lead the PlayStation Studios Mobile team, refining and evolving a portfolio of titles in partnership with central and studio teams.
  • Build a culture of shared learning and experimentation within the PlayStation Studios Live Service team.
  • Strengthen the relationships & operating model between User Research, PM, and Analytics
  • Advocate for studio Product Management needs across the wider PlayStation organization.


Studio Partnership & Game Performance
  • Partner with studio leadership & Product Management teams to drive strong business performance in their games.
  • Consult with studios on product roadmaps to help build games that keep players engaged and invested while driving sustainable, long-term business results.
  • Work closely with marketing and sales to develop and evolve strategies that meet product performance goals and improve how we publish our games.
  • Partner with digital marketing and CRM teams to identify opportunities that boost in-game and out-of-game engagement.


Portfolio & Process Development
  • Develop a clear picture of portfolio health across all live service titles, using consistent models and reporting to guide decisions and priorities.
  • Partner with key functions across PlayStation, including publishing, platform, analytics, and finance, to align on goals and investment priorities for the live service portfolio.
  • Build best practices and scalable processes that help teams across PlayStation Studios deliver engaging, healthy, and successful live service experiences.


REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership & Management
  • Proven leadership and track record in product management or business performance in the games industry
  • Seasoned people leader with the ability to manage, mentor, lead, and inspire a highly skilled team
  • Ability to lead complex operational and strategic change initiatives


Strategy & Business Acumen
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to use data and insight to shape strategy and drive smart decisions
  • Expertise in understanding and managing the player lifecycle - from acquisition and onboarding to long-term engagement and monetization
  • Deep understanding of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and how to turn a big-picture vision into practical plans


Analytics & Insight
  • Skilled at interpreting data & research and turning insights into clear, data-informed strategies
  • Good understanding of statistics and strong quantitative skills


Collaboration & Communication
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with multiple teams, including marketing, game development, and leadership
  • Comfortable influencing and aligning cross-functional partners to drive shared goals


Industry Passion
  • Passion for live service games, with a strong understanding of what engages and retains players

About PlayStation

PlayStation is a video game brand that consists of four home video game consoles, as well as a media center, an online service, a line of controllers, two handhelds and a phone, as well as multiple magazines. The brand is produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a division of Sony, with the first PlayStation console released in December 1994, followed by the PlayStation 2 in 2000, the PlayStation 3 in 2006, the PlayStation 4 in 2013, and the PlayStation 5 in 2020. PlayStation also has a strong online presence, with the PlayStation Network (PSN) which provides online gaming, streaming services, and access to the PlayStation Store. The PlayStation brand has become one of the most successful video game brands in history, with over 500 million consoles sold worldwide.
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Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Consumer Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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