[Hiring] Senior Director, Business Strategy and Planning @PlayStation Global

Role Description

The Senior Director of Business Strategy & Planning will serve as a strategic operating partner to the Vice President, Head of Operations and lead the team responsible for establishing and running the business operating system for the Studio Business Group (SBG).

• Build and manage a high-performing Strategy & Planning team.
• Create an integrated view of business performance, organizational health, strategic priorities, portfolio considerations, and emerging risks.
• Translate complex information into clear insights, recommendations, and decision agendas for the Studio Business Group CEO and senior leadership team.
• Own and continuously improve the executive operating rhythm, including business reviews, strategic planning, KPI reporting, risk management, and leadership decision forums.
• Connect strategy to execution across studios, Production, Finance, Technology, Development Strategy, and other SIE partners.
• Operate as both a senior strategic advisor and a hands-on builder.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business strategy, business operations, strategic planning, management consulting, corporate development, portfolio strategy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a high-performing strategy, operations, consulting, or planning team.
• Experience directly advising C-suite or equivalent senior executives.
• Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong business judgment and understanding of connections among strategy, operations, financial performance, organizational design, and execution.
• Experience designing or improving executive operating rhythms, planning processes, or performance management systems.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, challenge constructively, and establish structure where limited structure currently exists.
• Experience in gaming, technology, entertainment, media, or another product development environment is preferred.

Requirements

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Vice President, Head of Operations.
• Develop and maintain a holistic view of Studio Business Group performance, organizational health, strategic priorities, and enterprise risks.
• Identify emerging issues, interdependencies, and business trade-offs that require leadership attention.
• Prepare executive briefings, strategic narratives, and decision materials for the Studio Business Group CEO and leadership team.
• Build strong partnerships across Production, Finance, Development Strategy, Technology, Portfolio Management, HR, and studio leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness program.
• Employee discounts for Sony products.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus package.