Manager, Technical Program Management at Sony in San Diego, CA

Job description

Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team, where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content—and the creators—they love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences—empowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what’s possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit: www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/sep_introduction/ POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Technical Program Management, the Manager, Technical Program Management will lead a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers responsible for driving Engineering Programs. The Manager, Technical Program Management will oversee end-to-end program execution, fostering a productive and collaborative environment that scales team capabilities and drives operational excellence. This role plays a key part in ensuring seamless platform integration across Sony operating companies, while partnering closely with executive leadership on planning, strategic initiatives, and communications. The position requires close collaboration with global stakeholders, including business users, product managers, and cross-functional technical teams. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of Technical Program Managers to deliver high-impact programs aligned with strategic business outcomes. Drive successful execution of complex, cross-platform programs through effective planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across global business units and product teams. Execute and iterate on the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap, keeping initiatives focused, achievable, and value-driven. Champion continuous improvement in program management processes, tools, and delivery outcomes while fostering an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative culture. Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results amid complexity and ambiguity. Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION Your qualifications and experience should include: Overall experience of at least 6 years in the software development industry At least 2 years of people management experience, with experience managing a team of Technical Program Managers or program leads Able to manage, mentor, and empower a team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning Proven ability to lead complex, multi-team programs with cross-team dependencies from concept through deployment Prior experience working as a Scrum Master, with a solid understanding of Agile ceremonies and team execution practices Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and general system architecture concepts, sufficient to partner effectively with engineering teams Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills. The ability to flex communication style to work with business and non-technical users in addition to engineers Ability to balance priorities across multiple programs and drive alignment across stak