Job Description
Job Title: Director, Product Design - SNEI SD-23172
Job Area: Information Technology
Primary Location: CA-San Diego
Description
Sony Network Entertainment (SNE) is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a leading entertainment company of audio, video, communications and information technology products, for consumer and professional markets.
Premier services offered by SNE include the PlayStation Network and the Qriocity video and music services (now known as Sony Entertainment Network Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited). The Product Design Group within SNEI - San Diego is the agent for bringing Sony products and service like these onto the Network Platform. The team is responsible for determining how the business objectives can be achieved on the platform infrastructure in a fashion compelling the consumer. The team works closely with other business and design groups in the larger Sony family to bring consistency and clarity to all products and services falling under the Sony Entertainment Network umbrella.
The Director of Product Design will oversee an organization that consists of producers, business analysts, and product designers, who collectively transform business vision into business reality on the Network Platform. The team is a virtual hub of communication between business stakeholders, solution architects, and product development teams. The team is expected to work with a very diverse collection of business groups around the world, formulating product strategies and consistently feeding well-structured work efforts to the development teams, using Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
It's required that the Director of Product Design have an extensive product management or product design background, experience managing people and building organizations. This person must be able to articulate a clear vision for the group and empower them to do their part in making business happen on the Network Platform.
Skills Expected:
Experience transforming business and design requirements into real products and services with a focus on usability.
Passion for technology and design; a deep understanding of web user experience design and web development best practices.
Experience in strategic planning and execution of technology initiatives.
Demonstrated success managing priorities and personalities in cross-functional teams; ability to effectively communicate direction to staff.
Must be detail oriented and be able to keep up with a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Experience with Agile and Scrum software development methodology.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science or related field
8-12 years work experience including relevant management experience.
5+ years work experience building internet products and services
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
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