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Sr. Manager, Competitive Gaming Product Optimization & Monetization

San Mateo, CA / Hybrid

Join PlayStation in an outstanding role that offers an exceptional opportunity to craft the future of competitive gaming experiences on both web and mobile platforms. We're looking for a visionary leader to define and drive our competitive gaming products' growth, optimization, and monetization strategies. Collaborate with world-class teams to improve our gaming ecosystem and deliver outstanding experiences for players globally.

Responsibilities:

Define the ESCG product evolution and player growth strategy, focusing on crafting flawless gaming experiences.
Design and implement innovative tools for 1v1, Battle Royale, and Team vs. Team competitive gaming experiences across web and mobile platforms, strictly aiming to drive revenue and user acquisition.
Develop strategies to improve ESCG's mobile, web, and console presence, including potential integrations with the PlayStation App, PlayStation Plus, and first-party titles while boosting revenue streams and user engagement.
Develop strategic recommendations for further integrating ESCG with the PlayStation Store, Network Services, and traditional Retail channels, focusing on growing product visibility and sales conversions.
Evaluate the opportunity for ESCG off-console features to be coordinated with the PlayStation platform.
Develop an aligned product roadmap and resources with PEG for initiatives that require deeper platform integration.
Champion cross-functional alignment and collaboration with key collaborators in product, marketing, and engineering to ensure seamless initiative execution and optimize product/program performance.
Lead through influence to encourage innovation and collaboration within the competitive gaming vertical and across broader PlayStation teams, focusing on new growth and monetization.
Recognize important indicators and establish metrics to track user acquisition, player engagement, and retention.
Provide executive-level updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with PlayStation’s vision, goals, and commercial targets.

Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in product lifecycle management, competitive gaming, or a related field, with a proven track record of driving product optimization and monetization strategies.
Strong business insight with the ability to influence and encourage teams.
Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Shown success in driving product optimization and monetization strategies.
Experience working in a cross-functional environment with internal and external collaborators.
Strong communication and leadership qualities.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please 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.

In 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. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$200,500—$300,700 USD

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Sr. Manager

Competitive Gaming Product Optimization & Monetization

Sony Interactive Entertainment

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