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Director, Product DevelopmentNewUnited States, Los Angeles, CA

PlayStation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001

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Director, Product Development

Why PlayStation? PlayStation is not just the best place to playit'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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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. Join the Award-Winning Team That Created God of War

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Product Development to play a critical leadership role in the successful operation and delivery of our studio's game development projects. This position blends high-level studio leadership with hands-on production and development management, ensuring alignment between creative vision, production execution, and business objectives. This role requires a strong leader who can balance business, creative, and operational priorities, ensuring that the studio delivers high-quality games while maintaining a strong, sustainable, and inclusive work environment. Responsibilities

Studio Leadership & Strategy Play a collaborative role with the rest of the leadership team to define and execute the studio's vision, strategy, and operational goals Help develop the studio growth strategies, including talent planning, team expansion, and external development partnerships Represent the studio both internally and externally, fostering strong relationships with publishing, platform, and industry partners Game Development & Production Leadership Own the production strategy for game development, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards Establish and refine production methodologies, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and risk mitigation across projects Drive cross-functional collaboration between design, engineering, art, QA, and publishing to ensure seamless execution Lead milestone reviews, ensure alignment on goals, and proactively address development roadblocks Champion an agile and iterative development approach while balancing creative aspirations with production realities People & Team Leadership Build, lead, and mentor high-performing production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and growth Partner with HR to define and execute career development, talent acquisition, and retention strategies Promote a healthy, inclusive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance, psychological safety, and long-term team sustainability Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Serve as a key liaison between development teams, publishing, finance, and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency Work closely with creative and technical leadership to balance artistic vision with production constraints and business objectives Manage relationships with external development partners, outsourcing vendors, and co-development teams to scale production efforts effectively Qualifications & Experience

15+ years of experience in game development leadership, with a strong background in production, project management, or studio leadership Proven track record of leading AAA or high-profile game development projects from pre-production to launch Deep expertise in development methodologies, scheduling, risk management, and live operations Strong understanding of game development disciplines, including design, engineering, art, and publishing Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align teams Experience working with publishing and executive teams to drive alignment on business and development priorities Passion for gaming, player-focused development, and building world-class teams Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing remote and hybrid teams Familiarity with a variety of business models, multi-platform development, and global release strategies Background working in or with global organizations and managing international teams A track record of mentoring future leaders and fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace What We Offer

A pivotal leadership role in one of the industry's most exciting and successful studios Competitive compensation, bonus structure, and benefits A collaborative, inclusive, and growth-minded studio culture Opportunities to shape the future of award-winning IP and original titles #LI-SMS #LI-MC1