Development Strategy And Support Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Director, Development Strategy and Support (Gamedev): Driving and managing the periodic global portfolio title review process across PlayStation Studios, including tracking and reporting on multiple games in various development stages. Focus on fostering positive relationships, gaining a holistic understanding of the game and studio goals, and implementing improvements to the title development framework process.

Location: Europe / East Coast U.S.

Salary: $217,200—$271,500 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

What you will do

• Drive periodic title reviews, traveling onsite at studio locations globally as well as virtually.
• Propel title review preparations, including partnering with studios and coordinating with internal groups.
• Foster positive relationships by building trust and ensure alignment across development teams, executive leadership, and support groups.
• Partner with studio leadership to gain a holistic understanding of game and studio goals to provide actionable insights.
• Collect and share best practices by working with and learning from PlayStation’s collection of world-class studios.
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements to the title development framework process and internal department work systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal game production, including bringing a game to launch and a leadership role on a game team.
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and industry best practices across multiple game types, genres, platforms, and business models.
• Ability to review and analyze development stage deliverables and assist in determining if a wide range of different games are tracking as expected.
• Excellent and personable communicator with a track record of engaging partners across multiple departments and teams.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneously across multiple projects with varying stakeholders.
• Familiarity working with global teams across different cultures and time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligible for a bonus package.