Sr. Manager, People Technology and Services

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. Manager, People Technology and Services San Mateo, CA Role Overview Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Sr. Manager, People Technology and Services in San Mateo, CA to partner closely with customers to drive and prioritize the HCM, Compensation, Time and Absence, Security and Integrations technology roadmap and identify level of effort and proactively engage resources required for each project. Requirements Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in HR Technology architecting scalable HR technology solutions across global organizations; leading cross-functional technical teams and defining and executing multi-year HR technology roadmaps aligned to business strategy; partnering with senior HR and business stakeholders to translate program requirements into Workday solutions; overseeing full lifecycle system implementations, including discovery, requirements, design, UAT, change management, and deployment; managing complex Workday enhancement portfolios, prioritization frameworks, and Agile delivery methodologies; establishing KPIs, measure adoption, drive continuous improvement, and ensure operational excellence; conducting retrospectives, portfolio reviews, and long-term capability planning; directing ownership of SOX audits and designing controls, reporting frameworks, and evidence packages to maintain compliance; providing guidance on new capabilities, AI-driven enhancements, and process optimization in HR Technology; and in executing duties, working with Workday HCM configuration across Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Security, and Reporting; Workday Integrations, including Workday Studio, EIB, PICOF/PECOS, REST and SOAP APIs; system governance, release management, performance testing, audit processes, and SOX-compliant controls; and Workday security models, role-based access controls, and data privacy requirements. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. 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. $242,050.00 – $284,900.00/year 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. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.