Development Strategy And Support Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Development Strategy and Support Director (Gamedev): Driving the global portfolio title review process across PlayStation Studios, including tracking and reporting on multiple games in various development stages. Focus on fostering positive relationships, providing actionable insights, and improving the title development framework.

Location Preference: Europe / East Coast U.S.

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 and virtually.
• Propel title review preparations, partnering with studios and coordinating with internal groups.
• Foster positive relationships 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 and provide actionable insights.
• Collect and share best practices from PlayStation’s collection of world-class studios.
• Maintain and advocate for a title development framework that values integrity, transparency, and accountability.

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 games are tracking as expected.
• Excellent communication skills 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

• Adaptable, curious team player, capable of working collaboratively or independently.
• Relocation supported to a suitable location with an SIE entity.