Senior Manager, Data Enablement, DX Office

SUMMARY

At Sony, exponential data growth and proliferation of data sources offer opportunities for unprecedented insights that can drive innovation, enhance decision making, and unlock new revenue streams.

Enabling Sony to unlock such potential through data requires effective democratization of data and disciplined governance.

As such, the Data Enablement group, which sits within Sony’s Digital Transformation (DX) division, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our efforts in ensuring effective stewardship of data assets within our organization.

This pivotal role will encompass key facets of data governance and democratization, with emphasis in data privacy compliance and discoverability of data through data cataloging.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Governance : You will play a critical role in instilling effective processes and accountability to enforce data governance policies.

This includes deeply understanding data policies (strong emphasis in privacy, but also business and security policies), implementing effective processes to ensure compliance, and measuring such processes for continuous improvements.

Data Cataloging : Collaborating with Product Management and Technology teams, you will develop a comprehensive data catalog that enables effective discovery of data assets available to the organization.

This includes identifying and documenting data sources, metadata management and automation, and developing a global support framework to assist Sony data users with data discovery.

Collaboration : As a Senior Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Business, Product, Technology, and Analytics teams, to understand their data needs and requirements.

By fostering collaboration and communication, you will be able to effectively triage data activities to ensure compliance, continuously refine processes to eliminate inefficiencies, and understand the effectiveness of data utilization.

Leadership : Manage direct reports. Instill structure and good project hygiene. Develop clear roles and responsibilities.

Navigate ambiguity into actionable steps. Establish alignment in processes where clarity is needed. Set a high bar in communication, transparency, and continuous improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include :

Undergraduate degree in business, information systems, or related fields. Master’s degree a plus

7+ years of relevant experience in the data field, with experience in one or more of these areas :

Data governance or data privacy

Data project management

Data catalog

Metadata management

3+ years in management of direct reports

Strong understanding of relational database and ETL concepts

Skilled in developing an execution path from high level ideas

IAPP / CIPP certification highly desired

Excellent communication skills

Japanese language fluency a big-plus

NOTE : This position is not suitable for those seeking a career in analytics, data science, or data engineering

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology .

Benefits :

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you :

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses / domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits

Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs

Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses / domestic partners and children

Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

Short-term & long-term disability plans

Paid parental and caregiver leave

401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting

Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs :

Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)

Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

Matching gift program

A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees

Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position based on location is as follows : Los Angeles, CA : $165,000-175,000, San Diego, CA : $155,000-165,000.

This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

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