Sony Corporation

Senior Technical Program Manager

Sony Corporation$150K — $165K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Program Management, focusing on online user experiences.
  • Experience with agile methodologies, including scrum master and product owner roles.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
  • Previous experience as a software developer or tester.
  • Ability to manage features through development and release cycles.
  • BA/BS/BSE in computer science, math, or related field.
  • Detail-oriented with a knack for managing multiple dependencies.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define requirements and timelines.
  • Coordinate cross-functional solutions to align business goals with engineering capabilities.
  • Oversee the software development lifecycle from design to post-launch support.
  • Assess technical complexity and identify dependencies during requirements analysis.
  • Communicate program progress, risks, and delivery timelines to stakeholders.
  • Manage the end-to-end implementation of initiatives with adherence to standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage including HSA and FSA options.
  • Behavioral health benefits and employee assistance program.
  • Fertility and adoption assistance programs.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance coverage available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans offered.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • 401(k) Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
  • Education assistance and student loan programs available.
  • Hybrid work schedule options provided.
  • Time off including vacation, sick leave, and special breaks during the year.
  • Referral bonuses and matching gift programs available for employees.
  • Exclusive discounts on Sony products for employees.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Technical Program Manager supporting the Sony Engagement Platform, you will play a critical role in delivering complex, high-impact initiatives that power digital experiences across Sony's global ecosystem. You will lead cross-functional efforts to build scalable, high-performing online services that are seamless, reliable, and engaging for users.

You bring a proven track record of driving programs to successful outcomes through strong leadership, effective collaboration, and structured execution. You will apply industry best practices to plan, track, and manage programs ranging from team-level initiatives to large-scale, cross-organizational efforts.

This role requires a unique balance of technical acumen, program management experience and interpersonal skills. You'll influence without direct authority, operate effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment, and foster strong partnerships across engineering, product, design, and business teams worldwide.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with software engineers and product stakeholders to define functional requirements, plan development schedules, and drive decisions that deliver exceptional online experiences.


  • Assist with technical discussions and coordinate cross-functional solutions that align business objectives with engineering capabilities and customer needs.


  • Oversee all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support, in close coordination with internal teams and partners.


  • Participate in early requirements analysis, assessing technical complexity, identifying cross-team dependencies, and influencing scope and feasibility.


  • Provide continuous program visibility through clear communication of progress, risks, milestones, and delivery timelines to stakeholders at all levels.


  • Manage end-to-end implementation of initiatives, ensuring adherence to technical standards, architectural guidelines, and committed delivery goals.


QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

  • 5+ years of Program Management and Project Management experience with high-volume online user experiences.


  • Experience with agile methodologies, including experience with scrum master and product owner roles.


  • Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills


  • Prior experience as a software developer or tester


  • Ability to manage a feature through the entire development and release cycle


  • BA/BS/BSE in computer science, math, or equivalent technical experience


  • Solid leadership skills and a passion for building world class consumer experiences.


  • Keen eye for detail and managing multiple simultaneous dependencies.


  • Ability to travel and manage projects with distributed resources sometimes in international locations.


  • Strong sense of ownership.


  • Skills which encompass communicating to executives, product managers, software engineers, and project managers


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 with immediate vesting


  • Education assistance and student loan programs


Other Programs:

  • Hybrid work schedules


  • 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 $165,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 13%. 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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About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate that produces a wide range of products and services, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony has operations in over 190 countries and employs approximately 111,700 people worldwide. The company's mission is to inspire and fulfill people's curiosity and creativity through the power of technology, entertainment, and innovation.
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111,700 employees
Market Cap
$96 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1,077.4 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$8,527.6 billion
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