Senior Technical Program Manager, Mobile

United States, San Mateo, CA

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the Play Station brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world.

Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the Play Station brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Senior Technical Program Manager, Mobile

San Mateo, CA

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will drive the development of software that powers the mobile experiences defining the future of the Play Station ecosystem. You will coordinate complex technical initiatives across mobile applications and cross-platform systems, ensuring successful delivery of products that delight millions of users worldwide.

You will be responsible for orchestrating programs across Android native development, React Native implementations, and critical infrastructure systems. Your role involves you in every facet of the launch lifecycle, from initial planning through production deployment.

• Drive end-to-end program execution for mobile applications and infrastructure systems, coordinating across engineering teams to deliver scalable and performant solutions.
• Manage program timelines and dependencies across mobile and console teams, ensuring alignment between Android native, React Native, and backend infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and facilitate sprint planning, working closely with engineering teams to translate product requirements into actionable deliverables and realistic timelines.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders (USA, Japan, UK) including UI designers, product managers, and engineering leads to ensure cohesive program execution across time zones.
• Own program schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and executive reporting while actively managing dependencies between mobile client development and platform services.
• Partner with engineering teams to define system architecture decisions, technical requirements, and integration points between mobile applications and Play Station ecosystem services.
• Drive adoption of development best practices, tooling standardization (JIRA, Confluence), and process improvements across distributed teams.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks proactively, using performance metrics and data to inform program decisions and priority adjustments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager driving consumer-facing mobile or software products from conception to launch.
• Proven track record managing programs involving Android native development, cross-platform frameworks, and/or infrastructure systems.
• Deep understanding of mobile development life cycles, including experience with both native (Android/iOS) and cross-platform (React Native) technologies.
• Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies with hands- on experience using JIRA, Confluence, and similar project management tools.
• Strong technical acumen to engage credibly with engineering teams on architecture decisions, technical trade-offs, and implementation approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders from individual…