Senior Manager, Data Enablement, DX Office

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
 

POSITION 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:

o Data governance or data privacy

o Data project management

o Data catalog

o 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, a