Director, Technical Program Management & Engineering Business Operations

Location: Hybrid role based in London and Bristol, United Kingdom; occasional international travel is expected.

Company

hirify.global is the entertainment and technology brand of Sony Interactive Entertainment, delivering gaming hardware, network services, and interactive entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and grow the EMEA-based Technical Program Management team within Foundational Systems & Experiences Engineering.
• Establish operating models, delivery standards, governance, reporting mechanisms, and execution practices for complex cross-functional programs.
• Partner with engineering, product, architecture, operations, and global TPM leaders to coordinate strategic initiatives across regions.
• Own annual planning, quarterly business reviews, goal setting, executive communications, workforce planning, budget management, and investment prioritization.
• Build metrics, dashboards, KPIs, decision-making frameworks, and accountability mechanisms that improve organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the VP of Engineering and facilitate strategic decision-making across the Engineering Leadership Team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in software, platform, infrastructure, cloud, or related engineering organizations.
• 5+ years of experience managing Technical Program Managers, Program Managers, or similar functions.
• Experience leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong people leadership experience building, developing, and growing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Experience with annual planning, portfolio management, organizational operations, executive reviews, software development lifecycles, engineering processes, and technical architectures.

Nice to have

• Experience in Engineering Business Operations, strategic planning, or Chief of Staff-type roles supporting senior executives.
• Experience leading TPM or Program Management organizations in large technology companies.
• Experience working across globally distributed teams and organizations.
• Experience in gaming, consumer technology, platforms, cloud services, or developer ecosystems.
• MBA, advanced technical degree, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a globally distributed engineering organization supporting the hirify.global brand.
• Hybrid work based in London and Bristol with occasional international travel.
• Inclusive environment with equal-opportunity and fair-chance employment practices.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for new employees.