Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a
Director, Data Center Sourcing and Portfolio Management

Summary

The job description is for a Director of Data Center Sourcing and Portfolio Management at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). The role involves managing the global data center portfolio, negotiating with data center providers, and creating processes to streamline execution. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in data center procurement / portfolio management / site selection for large or hyper-scale companies with global footprints.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data center procurement / portfolio management / site selection for large or hyper-scale companies with global footprints
• Deep technical understanding of Data Center mechanical and electrical technologies and architectures
• Experience leading complex negotiations including contract negotiations in commercial, legal, and technical domains. Comfortable redlining contracts in concert with Legal staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Tailors communication properly to the audience and occasion
• Extremely detail oriented with precise problem-solving skills. Able to operate on both a tactical and strategic level
• Self-motivated and goal driven

Responsibilities

• Owns the worldwide portfolio of leased Data Center assets from a commercial and contractual standpoint
• Translates business requirements into short-, mid-, and long-term data center capacity strategy in support of PlayStation infrastructure needs
• Oversees the research and analysis of new markets
• Manages the procurement and technical due diligence of new sites required to support the rapid growth of services in existing and new territories
• Leads commercial and contractual negotiations with data center providers, property owners, and economic development agencies
• Tracks and reports on key lease metrics, obligations, and critical dates. Works with internal stakeholders to plan and manage the lifecycle of infrastructure across the portfolio
• Maintains an understanding of market dynamics by leveraging an extensive personal industry network
• Drives process creation, governance, and tools to streamline execution and meet requirements and timelines

Benefits

• The 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 may be eligible for a bonus package