{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"110dd3a9e2ba668e56802aa6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/110dd3a9e2ba668e56802aa6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/110dd3a9e2ba668e56802aa6","title":"Senior Operations Program Manager","description":"Position Type:\nLocation(s):\nUnited States, San Mateo, CA\nDate Posted:\nJob ID:\nR-122780\n\nWhy PlayStation?\nPlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.\nPlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.\nThe PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.\nPlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.\nPosition Overview:\nPrinciple Duties / Responsibilities:\nIn this position, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and production operations initiatives for key products, spanning from the early stages of development to mass production. As a leader within the development team, you will cultivate and sustain effective working relationships among technical teams, contract manufacturing partners, and business/product stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of strategic product development objectives.\nA successful Sr. Operations Program Manager demonstrates a high level of energy, attention to detail, self-motivation, and exceptional communication skills. They possess expertise in all phases of product development, operational planning, logistics strategy, and are adept at applying program/project management methodologies.\nThe successful applicant is:\nExperienced in manufacturing, process engineering, logistics, strategic component sourcing, risk mitigation and/or supply chain management.\nResults oriented with attention to detail and a strategic long term planning perspective\nProficient at addressing various partners from individual contributors, up through senior leadership.\nTechnically proficient and has prior contract manufacturing partner management experience.\nFamiliar with a variety of manufacturing processes and techniques\nA liaison to vendors and technical teams to design, develop and deliver products on time and within budget\nFamiliar with product lifecycle management methodologies\nRequired Knowledge / Skills:\nSelf-motivated with incredible attention to detail\nDeep understanding of supply chain, logistics, sales forecasting and component procurement standards\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nMust be inventive and seek solutions through information gathering, partner discussions, and/or judgment calls\nExperience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is a plus\nQualifications:\nRequired Experience / Education:\nBachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering related fields preferred. Masters or MBA are a plus.\n8+ years of validated experience in product development or manufacturing operations related roles with a strong background of supporting the development of new consumer electronic devices\nSignificant prior experience with ERP/MRP and PLM systems and logistics and supply chain planning\nStrong working knowledge of hardware product safety and regulatory compliance certifications (FCC, CE etc.) process and requirements.\nLeading overseas manufacturing partners in planning and performing development builds and new product development stages\nBuilding and maintaining approved vendor lists (AVL) and bill of materials (BOM) to ensure part availability, quality and cost for each development stage.\nCapable of leading operations schedules, production planning and materials readiness efforts to meet product development landmarks.\nCoordinating production readiness with engineering, operations, and internal/external teams\nEvaluating capacity planning and production throughput estimations\nCommunicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain and establish teams.\nProficient with MS Office suite especially Project and Excel\nWorking Conditions:\nTeam environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization\nTravel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%\nIndividual Contributor: Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities nor budgetary or hiring accountabilities\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\n\n#LI-AT1\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.\n\nAt SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.\n\nPlease note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.\n\nIn addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.\n\nThe estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.\n$168,900—$253,300 USD\nPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nSony 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, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\nPlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.","company":"Playstatio","rawCompany":"playstatio","city":"San Mateo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.357Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"334118","title":"Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"computer-terminal-and-other-computer-peripheral-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Operations Program Manager","description":"Position Type:\nLocation(s):\nUnited States, San Mateo, CA\nDate Posted:\nJob ID:\nR-122780\n\nWhy PlayStation?\nPlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.\nPlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.\nThe PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.\nPlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.\nPosition Overview:\nPrinciple Duties / Responsibilities:\nIn this position, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and production operations initiatives for key products, spanning from the early stages of development to mass production. As a leader within the development team, you will cultivate and sustain effective working relationships among technical teams, contract manufacturing partners, and business/product stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of strategic product development objectives.\nA successful Sr. Operations Program Manager demonstrates a high level of energy, attention to detail, self-motivation, and exceptional communication skills. They possess expertise in all phases of product development, operational planning, logistics strategy, and are adept at applying program/project management methodologies.\nThe successful applicant is:\nExperienced in manufacturing, process engineering, logistics, strategic component sourcing, risk mitigation and/or supply chain management.\nResults oriented with attention to detail and a strategic long term planning perspective\nProficient at addressing various partners from individual contributors, up through senior leadership.\nTechnically proficient and has prior contract manufacturing partner management experience.\nFamiliar with a variety of manufacturing processes and techniques\nA liaison to vendors and technical teams to design, develop and deliver products on time and within budget\nFamiliar with product lifecycle management methodologies\nRequired Knowledge / Skills:\nSelf-motivated with incredible attention to detail\nDeep understanding of supply chain, logistics, sales forecasting and component procurement standards\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nMust be inventive and seek solutions through information gathering, partner discussions, and/or judgment calls\nExperience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is a plus\nQualifications:\nRequired Experience / Education:\nBachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering related fields preferred. Masters or MBA are a plus.\n8+ years of validated experience in product development or manufacturing operations related roles with a strong background of supporting the development of new consumer electronic devices\nSignificant prior experience with ERP/MRP and PLM systems and logistics and supply chain planning\nStrong working knowledge of hardware product safety and regulatory compliance certifications (FCC, CE etc.) process and requirements.\nLeading overseas manufacturing partners in planning and performing development builds and new product development stages\nBuilding and maintaining approved vendor lists (AVL) and bill of materials (BOM) to ensure part availability, quality and cost for each development stage.\nCapable of leading operations schedules, production planning and materials readiness efforts to meet product development landmarks.\nCoordinating production readiness with engineering, operations, and internal/external teams\nEvaluating capacity planning and production throughput estimations\nCommunicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain and establish teams.\nProficient with MS Office suite especially Project and Excel\nWorking Conditions:\nTeam environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization\nTravel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%\nIndividual Contributor: Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities nor budgetary or hiring accountabilities\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\n\n#LI-AT1\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.\n\nAt SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.\n\nPlease note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.\n\nIn addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.\n\nThe estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.\n$168,900—$253,300 USD\nPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nSony 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, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.\nPlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.357Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.357Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Playstatio","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Mateo","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"110dd3a9e2ba668e56802aa6"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/110dd3a9e2ba668e56802aa6"}}