Sr. Director, Platform & Product Analytics

Location: United States, San Mateo, CA Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Sr Director, Integrated Analytics Partner ( Platform & Product Analytics ) San Mateo , CA Remote also considered. Who We Are At Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) PlayStation, we create unforgettable gaming experiences—and we're just as committed to building a world-class team. As a leader in interactive entertainment, PlayStation operates at a massive scale, supporting millions of players worldwide and processing billions of transactions annually across our digital ecosystem. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Director, Integrated Analytics Partner – Platform & Product Analytics to serve as the strategic analytics leader embedded within both our Platform Strategy & Product Management organizations. This role is responsible for defining and executing the analytics strategy that helps inform our long-term platform strategy, provides Product Management analytics in support of the ongoing evolution of our player experience, as well as competitive intelligence across the enterprise. As the primary analytics partner to Platform Strategy & Product Management leadership, this role will translate business priorities into a coordinated analytics portfolio across Reporting, Applied Analytics, and Data Science. The Senior Director will directly lead the Applied Analytics team while providing strategic direction to the Data Science and Reporting squads aligned to Platform & Product initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role combines a demonstrated ability to drive change at scale through the application of analytics, an exceptionally strong strategic orientation, and depth of understanding of the Product Management function and how the application of analytics, including rigorous testing, can improve the consumer experience. Boundless curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm for envisioning and then shaping the future, in a complex category that is ever evolving, is a welcome trait. PlayStation may be a market leader, but the analytics team is filled with people who are obsessed with improving in every area we can, care deeply about their role in catalyzing the success of our stakeholders , our partners & creators, and, most importantly, improving the experiences of our players , cultivating the joy of gaming. This role will provide a unique perspective on the future of gaming—and, for the right person, the ability to help shape it. Key Responsibilities Strategic Analytics Leadership Define and drive the Platform & Product Analytics strategy , ensuring alignment with company objectives and long-term platform growth . Maintain a holistic portfolio view across R eporting, A pplied A nalytics, and D ata S cience initiatives supporting Platform & Product . Identify opportunities to leverage analytics to improve product strategy, roadmap decisions, and investment priorities . Executive Partnership and Communication Serve as the primary analytics partner to Platform & Product leadership , acting as the central point of contact for analytics strategy and insights. Deliver executive-level analytics updates and strategic insights to senior stakeholders on a regular cadence . Translate complex analytical insights into clear, actionable narratives that influence Platform & Product strategy and investment decisions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Enthusiasm for building relationships and deep partnerships, including a instinct for seeking opportunities to “win together,” is absolutely critical for this role Partner with the Data Science and Reporting Leads to provide prioritization guidance on their roadmaps . Identify cross-functional opportunities to accelerate impact and eliminate redundant analytics work across teams. Ensure business context and strategic priorities are clearly communicated to squads. Leadership and Team Development Lead and develop the Applied Analytics team , building strong analytical capabilities and career growth for team members. Provide dotted-line leadership to Data Science and Reporting squads supporting Platform & Product , ensuring alignment with Platform & Product priorities. Foster a culture of experimentation, analytical rigor, and measurable impact across the analytics organization. Resource and Portfolio Management Advocate for analytics investments, including headcount, tooling, and platform capabilities. Provide recommendations on how best to a llocate analytics resources across initiatives based on strategic importance and business impact. Make and communicate prioritization decisions across analytics teams supporting Platform & Product initiatives. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business , Computer Science , Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field (Master’s or MBA preferred). 1 8 + years of experience in a blend of analytics disciplines, including product management analytics, testing, data science, analytics leadership, and business intelligence , including leadership roles. Proven experience leading analytics teams and delivering data-driven insights that influence product strategy and platform development . Management consulting experience as part of an analytics practice is a significant plus when combined with subsequent client-side experience Experience defining and tracking product performance metrics and analytics frameworks that guide product decision making. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Skills Deep experience with product analytics frameworks, including user behavior analysis, product adoption metrics, and feature performance measurement . Experience with experimentation frameworks such as A/B testing and product experimentation . Strong proficiency with analytics and data tools such as SQL, Python, R, or similar statistical environments . Familiarity with competitive intelligence analysis, benchmarking frameworks, and market performance metrics. Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving product, data science, and engineering teams. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to convey insights and influence strategic decisions is critical . #LI-KS1 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. $292,300 — $438,500 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. 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