Overview 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. Lead Producer We are looking for an experienced Lead Producer to join the Haven Studios project team. As a Lead Producer, you will act as an owner of major “sections” of the game. You’ll lead Producers from multi-disciplinary teams, acting as the bridge between the high-level project vision set by Directors and the tactical execution of the development teams. You will work closely with your Producers, technical experts, other Lead Producers and Directors to deliver high quality products and establish production best practices. The Lead Producer will manage the production teams that oversee Maps, World Immersion, Audio&VFX, Self Expression and one co-dev team. The Lead Producer will report to the Executive Producer. Responsibilities and Duties Plan deliverables with Producers, Project Leads and Directors. Validate project roadmaps, feasibility and keep stakeholders informed, aware of risks, and trade-offs. Drive development through the project’s entire lifecycle. Articulate and follow up collaboration and processes in place around Direction, Production and Development to ensure an optimal delivery and cohesion within the team Directly supervise and mentor the Producers who report to you to drive complex topics forward. You are responsible for their performance reviews, career growth, and coaching while looking out for their well-being. Provide clear, timely and regular communication to ensure that the teams and key stakeholders are engaged and production goals are well understood. Regularly meet with the Executive Producer, Production Director and other Lead Producers to ensure your team's work aligns with the global game vision, coordinate dependencies and enforce best practices. Participate in the recruitment process; conduct interviews, evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and compatibility with team and organization culture. Act as a go to person and handle special projects, following production needs. Experience and Skills Required Experience in similar management positions such as Lead Producer, Senior Producer, Development Director or other relevant position. Deep understanding of development methodologies, best practices, production life cycle, tools and processes. Ability to prioritize and manage complex operational issues. Excellent leadership skills, with a proven ability to recruit, grow, guide, empower and motivate a highly functioning production team in a fast paced changing environment. Excellent emotional intelligence. Able to deliver feedback with empathy and manage high-pressure situations with a solution-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing content creation teams such as Maps, World Immersion, Audio & FX. Great interpersonal communication skills with an ability to successfully partner across and at all levels of a team and organization. Experience launching and operating live service games with a solid understanding of development best practices for Games As A Service. Experience managing teams in all phases of the production cycle. Strong desire to find ways to optimize the game development process. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, display flexibility and adaptability to adjust plans and strategies as new information is gained or as project conditions change. 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, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. 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