Production Manager New Canada, Remote

PlayStation 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. PlayStation 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. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Title : Production Manager - Studio Operations Location: US or Canada – EST important Role Overview At PlayStation, we're leading the charge in gaming as we push the boundaries of what's possible We’re looking for a Production Manager for one of PlayStation Studios’ head of production support teams. The ideal candidate wants to make a difference, enjoys working with creative, intelligent, and collaborative teammates, thrives in ambiguity, and is inspired by playing a critical role in building a sustainable live ops business within PlayStation. This role supports PlayStation’s ambitions in the live service space by providing expertise, challenging the status quo, aligning the organization, developing player‑centric tools & capabilities, and sharing best practices across the company. As a Production Manager, you will, among other things: Support and shadow development teams to understand challenges and needs. Document and centralize project information for internal reporting. Partner with other central teams to align and support production teams. Identify and seize opportunities for improvement in our Live Services practice. Participate in problem solving and critical mandates when needed. Advocate for the player, the development teams, the partners, and the company. Operate as an internal consultant to provide value where needed. Document and templatize best practices. Identify similarities between challenges to drive process and policy changes. Support change in the organization for better Live Services agility. The role is intended to evolve over the next 3–5 years as part of PlayStation’s evolution. As a result, you will be adept at adapting to the changing needs of this role and grow with the organization. The scope and responsibilities will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to continually support SIE productions and Live Services initiatives. What We're Looking For Previous experience in the gaming industry, preferably in a platform environment. Experience operating in live gaming ecosystems & projects. A background at the intersection of entertainment, technology, data, and analytics, ideally coupled with live operations experience. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills. Ability to integrate projects quickly to bring value and solve problems. Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to disseminate complex information effectively. Highly motivated, goal‑oriented, and customer‑focused; willingness to dig in and deliver. Experience delivering complex cross‑functional technical projects that intersect with multiple technical organizations (Data, Legal, IT, Security, Engineering). Experience operationalizing abstract or undefined processes. Experience stepping into ongoing projects to solve urgent problems during emergencies. Experience working with and/or within Product and PMO organizations. Flexibility in managing shifting priorities and ability to manage ambiguity. Ability to develop alternative plans to adapt to organizational constraints. Experience coaching & guiding teams, motivating people to deliver their best work. Strong ability to build relationships and positively influence culture and operations with confidence, energy, and a positive attitude. Takes initiative, anticipates potential issues, and problem‑solves solutions. 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, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr