Executive Assistant

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.

Executive Assistant to Vice President, Global Operations

San Mateo, CA

• Manage complex calendars and prepare detailed agenda for high-level meetings.
• Arrange all domestic and international travel accommodations, including potential itinerary or schedule changes on short notice.
• Conduct a timely flow of information, obtain signatures and authorizations, and manage correspondence flow
• Compile and process expense reports in a timely manner
• Create, track, and update organization/team related projects and documents.
• Professionally represent the executive through initial contact meetings and conversations, act as an administrative liaison
• Provide logistical support for team meetings, events, and conferences, working in collaboration with Facilities, IT, and external parties as needed.
• Function as a communications hub for department, staying current on team travel and holiday schedules with ability to locate and contact team members as needed.
• Serve as an effective knowledge base for staff within the department, especially for process and procedures, and provide assistance in a hands-on, proactive manner
• Liaise effectively with your global Executive Assistant counterparts and build strong working relationships with a wide range of company partners.
• Continually improve processes and procedures to reduce work time and cost without compromising work quality
• Maintain the executive's confidence and protect operations by keeping information highly confidential as required.
• Identify key department information that could be shared to increase cross-functional transparency. Identify areas to simplify and improve department documentation
• Serve as the executive's liaison with the department, identifying communication opportunities / needs as relevant
• Support the Global Supply Chain organization as needed by handling key projects & events, shipping and receiving, processing invoices and purchase orders, submitting contract requests, and adding new vendors.
• Process finished goods, catering, office supplies, and other miscellaneous orders as needed

Qualifications:

• Communication and Contact: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels inside and outside the company.
• Presentations: Ability to create compelling presentations with design sensibility and impact (i.e.: convert hand-drawn data on a notepad into a visually appealing PowerPoint slide).
• Relationships with Others: Works collaboratively and effectively with senior executives, internal and external partners; capable of bringing people together.
• Global Interaction: Ability to efficiently manage complex schedules across multiple time zones and to coordinate smoothly in various cultural settings.

Education and work experience:

• A.A./A.S. degree or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of administrative or relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Process-oriented, with attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have worked independently on difficult projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly, outgoing, and flexible manner
• An interest in interactive entertainment/gaming industry

 

At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include