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Project Manager, PlayStation Studios - 12 Months FTC

Project Manager, PlayStation Studios - 12 Months FTC

Why PlayStation?

Department overview:

We are looking for a Project Manager to join Playstation Studios’ Business Management team on a fixed term contract basis . Part of the Business Management team’s remit is managing the PlayStation Studios’ project portfolio, a diverse range of projects from COVID business readiness to rebranding.

Role overview:

PlayStation Studios sits within Sony Interactive Entertainment, it’s the division responsible for creating our own outstanding and immersive games . PlayStation Studios is comprised of 13 in-house studios, partnerships with talented independent studios and specialised central teams that together create some of the greatest gaming experiences ever made.

What you’ll be doing:

Delivery of PlayStation Studios projects:

• Own the delivery of projects end to end, managing prioritisation, scoping, progress reporting and close out activities
• Maintain project documentation, lead project meetings and manage project communications and change activities
• Manage project related expenditure and resourcing
• Manage relationships with global, cross-functional project stakeholders (e.g. studios, leadership team, Business Operations, external suppliers)
• Proactively identify and escalate issues/risks and facilitate the decision-making process
  
  Studio acquisition integration projects:

• Own the execution of integration plans, onboarding new studios to PlayStation Studios policies, ways of working and systems
• Day-to-day management of integration activities, ensuring key milestones are achieved on time
• Act as the central point of contact for all integration queries and stakeholder concerns
• Manage integration change and communication activities
• Manage workstream leads ensuring that they are delivering against plans and are considering inter-dependencies on other workstreams
• Identify risks and propose mitigation actions, escalating when required
• Produce regular status reports and track performance metrics
• Manage the schedule of weekly status and monthly governance meetings

What we are looking for:

• Education to at least degree level or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in delivering Projects within large, international organisations
• Experience working on post-merger integrations
• Change management experience
• Exceptional research and reporting skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages, including Project, PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and project management methodologies
• A track record of engaging stakeholders across multiple departments and teams, balancing diplomacy and tact with assertiveness

You will need to convince us that you:

• Can design, manage and illustrate efficient project plans
• Have the communication skills – written and verbal – to drive results in a global environment, often working with senior executives
• Can think laterally, identifying interconnected issues and risks and solve problems
• Are pro-active, extremely organised and able to deal with ambiguity
• Can prioritise and deliver multiple projects in parallel

Benefits:

• The team operate a flexible working pattern, with the focus on coming into the office for collaborative meetings
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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