Product Owner, Technical Services

3 Days ago • 5 Years + • Product Management

About the job

Summary

The Product Owner, Technical Services at PlayStation will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and launching new products and improving existing ones within the global Technical (Repair) Services department. This role requires collaboration with various teams (technical and non-technical), documenting requirements, justifying projects, and prioritizing the backlog. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in product ownership, a strong understanding of service repair processes, and proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Visio, Miro, SAP Inventory Management Software, and Salesforce Service Cloud. Responsibilities include working with global business partners, documenting requirements, communicating with technical teams, and using data to validate strategy.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience as a product owner
  • Proficient in process flow documentation (Visio, Miro)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with SAP Inventory Management Software
  • Deep understanding of service repair processes
Good to have:
  • Experience with Parts Management software
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain & Logistics Management
  • Proficient knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud
  • Awareness of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package (potential)
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Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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 Corporation.

Technical Services Product Owner 

San Mateo, CA 

PlayStation is for everyone. Consumer Experience (CX) provides global services, including outstanding post purchase customer care, hardware technical services, and online platform moderation. Our focus is to build and retain brand loyalty by representing the phenomenal entertainment ecosystem available on PlayStation! 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Product Owner who can support Technical (Repair) Services processes and platforms globally. As a team member embedded in an engaged agile team, you will collaborate with product managers and business partners across Technical Services and various engineering teams globally for delivering high quality features! 

This role is based in San Mateo, CA. 

Product Owner Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate and connect with global business partners, technical and non-technical teams to conceptualize, analyze, design and launch new products and improve existing products 

  • Maintain customer-centric focus and own the documentation of requirements 

  • Document business justification and projected return on investment to identify and prioritize project opportunities 

  • Collaborate with technical teams to clearly communicate business requirements; be an advisor during user acceptance testing and training phases 

  • Use data and analytics to validate strategy and success criteria 

  • Communicate to partners on current status and ensure the backlog is prioritized with clarity 

  • Obtains key inputs from leadership, enterprise architecture teams and identifies solution and interdependencies 

  • Maintain strong relationships with key partners within Consumer Experience and other internal teams and external 3rd parties 

Products Owner Skills: 

  • 5+ years proven track record as a product owner in delivering high profile, business focused solutions in a fast-paced environment 

  • Ability to translate and articulate complex business problems into easily understood solutions 

  • Articulate in documenting product requirements, writing functional specs, acceptance criteria and requirements 

  • Proficient in process flow documentation and experience creating flows using Microsoft Visio and Miro 

  • Ability to work effectively and professionally with cross-functional teams worldwide and with senior partners 

  • Meticulous attention to detail with ability to make good, timely decisions 

  • Ability to multitask and context switch between low level detail and the 'bigger picture' 

  • Strategic problem solver with a consistent track record in leading and inspiring teams to deliver to their full potential 

  • Self-motivated and highly organized 

  • Awareness and appreciation of the principles of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) 

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in quantitative subject area (Economics, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or MBA with emphasis in analytics) 

  • Deep experience in service repair processes 

  • Experience in using SAP Inventory Management Software 

  • Experience in Parts Management software 

  • Proficient knowledge of Supply Chain & Logistics Management, and Warehouse Management 

  • Proficient knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud is highly desirable 

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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.

$138,200 - $207,400 USD

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. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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$138.2K - $207.4K/yr (Outscal est.)
$172.8K/yr avg.
Aliso Viejo, California, United States

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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