Senior Manager, Talent & Performance

About the Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the organization behind PlayStation, combines global scale with a strong culture of creativity, technology, and innovation. As part of Sony Group Corporation, the company develops hardware, online services, and entertainment experiences for more than 100 million people worldwide. Its mission is to shape memorable PlayStation experiences that reflect excellence and imagination.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Talent & Performance will guide the ongoing development of SIE’s global performance management approach, known as Game Changers. This role brings performance management together with succession planning, calibration, and career development so that people programs support business priorities, leadership expectations, and a culture centered on growth. The position requires both strategic thinking and strong execution to modernize the employee experience beyond traditional ratings and check-ins.

Location is remote across the US, with San Mateo and New York City preferred. The role sits within People | Talent Enablement & Development and reports to the Global Head of Talent Enablement and Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and improve the enterprise performance program for 10,000+ employees, ensuring it remains clear, fair, and effective.
• Build and roll out performance structures that support meaningful differentiation, aligned goals, and development feedback grounded in company values.
• Manage BetterWorks usage across performance, feedback, calibration, and talent review activities, including workflows, system optimization, and AI-enabled features.
• Connect performance management with promotions, succession planning, 9-box reviews, and internal mobility efforts.
• Work with Learning & Development, Rewards, HR business partners, and business leaders to create scalable enablement assets such as manager guides, toolkits, and e-learning content.
• Use behavioral science and people analytics to strengthen transparency, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Ensure performance programs reflect SIE’s values of Passionate, Trailblazer, and One, along with the company’s leadership behaviors.
• Partner with the People Brand and Communications team to keep performance messaging consistent, clear, and impactful.
• Track and present performance health indicators, calibration trends, and adoption metrics to stakeholders including the CHRO and executive leadership.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings extensive talent management or performance management experience in a large, global matrixed organization. They should be comfortable balancing strategy and operations, working with senior leaders, and using data and feedback to improve systems. A strong commitment to fairness, transparency, and employee development is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is USD 186,600 to USD 279,800. Pay may vary based on market conditions, location, and other job-related factors such as skills and experience. This role may also qualify for a bonus.

SIE offers a top-tier benefits package that can include medical, dental, and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off, a wellness program, and employee discounts on Sony products.

Additional Information

Employment is subject to background checks at the offer stage, and some roles may include criminal background screening. Personal information may be collected and processed to complete these checks.

Sony is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as gender, race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, or other legally protected categories.

SIE is also a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.