Manager, Global Partner Development

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.

Role Overview:

Reporting into the Head of Independent Partners, the Manager of Global Partner Development will be responsible for leading the small but mighty Global Partner Development team . This role and team supports a large and growing set of independent partners of various scales, as well as identifying new and emerging partners.  

The Manager of Global Partner Development will collaborate with Account Management, Portfolio, Onboarding, Partner Training and Help Center teams, advising these partners on how best to achieve their business goals with Sony Interactive Entertainment.  

Partner happiness is key, and as the first line of contact for a broad set of Independent partners, you and your team will set the tone for positive working relationships and ensure a good impression. You will nurture partner relationships and educate, evangelize, and be the champion for these partners and their titles. 

This role will require a keen eye for quality content and partners to be able to identify new titles that have strategic or audience potential and advocate for projects that could be candidates for more formal opportunities. You will be responsible for enabling effective cross-functional collaboration to support business growth with a wide range of partners. Key duties include; playing a key role in supporting the PS Indies Breakfast series, continued promotion and advocacy of the title submission processes and educational documentation. These efforts are designed to enhance support for both partners and internal teams. 

What you'll be doing: 

• Leads the Global Partner Development team supporting a broad set of indie partners. 
• Responsible for responding to prospective “new to PlayStation” partners as well as proactive outreach to prospective partners to solicit bringing their quality content to PlayStation platforms. 
• Define ways of working cross-functionally in supporting the business with the scale of partners, via advocating/championing the continued promotion and advocacy of the title submission processes, triage tools & Partner Education documentation to support our partners and teams.    
• Lead the future of the PlayStation Indie Breakfast series, as we look to scope and shape these sessions to best meet the needs of our aspiring creators, making sure regional cultural nuances are at the heart of this Global Program.  
• Works with business operations teams (onboarding, training, help centre) to support, educate and direct partners to systems and tools that can efficiently resolve inquiries in a scalable way. 
• Leads a team to identify and escalate quality independent partner content, at scale, to the Portfolio team. This responsibility includes continuing to improve the process for partners and internal stakeholders. 
• Measures success in supporting new content and partners on the platform  
• Participates in the process for scouting new content and partners at trade shows and developer events  

What we're looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in partner facing roles, such as account management, business development, partner success, or sales, with a track record of building trusted, long term relationships.
• A confident communicator who can influence, present ideas clearly, and build credibility with partners and stakeholders at every level.
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills, with the ability to balance partner needs and business priorities to achieve positive outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of the games industry, including game development, publishing, or platform partnerships. Experience in media, entertainment, or technology will also be considered.
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of regional market dynamics and the ability to identify opportunities that support business growth.
• Curious about games and content, with good judgement and an eye for spotting promising partners and high potential titles.
• Comfortable using data and insights to inform decisions, measure success, and continuously improve partner experiences.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys working across global, cross functional teams and thrives in a fast moving, evolving environment.
• A global mindset, with an appreciation for cultural differences and experience working with international partners and teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to represent PlayStation at industry events, developer meetings, and partner engagements.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working model (FlexModes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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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. 

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