Senior Manager, Talent & Performance

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.

About the role

Sony Interactive Entertainment is redefining the future of gaming and we believe that future is powered by people. As Director, Talent & Performance, you will lead the continued evolution of Game Changers, SIE’s global performance management framework. You'll integrate performance with our broader talent ecosystem—including succession planning, calibration, and career development—ensuring our people processes are tightly aligned to strategic business outcomes, leadership behaviors, and a culture of development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously evolve Game Changers, SIE’s enterprise-wide performance program, with a focus on clarity, fairness, and impact across 10,000+ global employees.
• Design and implement performance frameworks that enable meaningful differentiation, clear goal alignment, and values-driven development feedback.
• Oversee the adoption and optimization of BetterWorks for all performance, feedback, calibration, and talent review processes—including workflows, tools, and AI-assisted features.
• Integrate performance with talent management processes such as promotions, succession planning, 9-box talent reviews, and internal mobility initiatives.
• Collaborate with L&D, Rewards, HRBPs, and business leaders to build scalable performance enablement resources (e.g., manager trainings, toolkits, e-learnings).
• Apply behavioral science and data insights to increase performance transparency, employee engagement, and leadership capability.
• Ensure alignment between performance programs and SIE’s values (Passionate, Trailblazer, One) and our leadership behaviors.
• Partner with the People Brand and Communications team to reinforce the tone, consistency, and impact of performance messaging.
• Monitor and report performance health metrics, calibration patterns, and adoption KPIs to stakeholders including the CHRO and executive team.

Requirements

• 10+ years in Talent Management, Performance, or Organizational Development roles, including at least 5 years in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven experience designing and executing enterprise-wide performance programs.
• Strategic thinker with operational chops—you can zoom out to reimagine systems and zoom in to ensure flawless execution.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leaders across functions and geographies.
• Change-savvy, data-literate, and deeply curious—you leverage analytics, stakeholder feedback, and future-of-work trends to drive better outcomes.
• Deep commitment to equity, transparency, and employee growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a global, matrixed organization.
• Experience with performance management systems and tools.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior and leadership development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Change management and organizational development.
• Performance management and coaching.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Equal opportunity employment.

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this role is $186,600—$279,800 USD.

Schedule

Remote US, San Mateo & NYC preferred.