Sony Global (Games)

Manager, AI Accelerator Business Partner

New York

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$150kDetected 13 days ago
LLMsA/B TestingStakeholder ManagementHRLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • This role operates as a strategic advisor and co ‑ driver of AI ‑ enabled business transformation, leading cross-functional AI initiatives from discovery through implementation and scale.
  • The ideal candidate brings strong business partnering, problem-solving, program management, and change leadership skills, along with a solid understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use practices.
  • This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with at least 3 days per week in the New York, NY office.

Responsibilities

  • T ranslate business needs into clear AI use cases, assess feasibility, business value, risk, and organiz ational readiness, and partner with leaders to prioritize initiatives based on impact, scalability, and resource requirements, while considering opportunities to improve or redesign broader workflows
  • Lead definition of business requirements, success metrics, process changes, and adoption plans for AI initiatives, and guide pilots and proofs of concept to ensure solutions address real business needs and are designed for sustainable outcomes.
  • Lead change management efforts to build awareness, engagement, and readiness across teams by partnering with leaders to communicate the purpose of AI initiatives, address resistance and ambiguity, and reinforce practical, responsible use in day-to-day work.
  • Guide alignment of AI initiatives with company policies and data privacy, legal, security, and ethical standards, and partner with relevant teams to enable compliant, responsible, and scalable deployment.
  • Partnering directly with senior leaders and subject matter experts, the Manager helps shape priorities, translate operational challenges into practical AI use cases, drive experimentation and adoption, and deliver measurable business value.
  • A key expectation of this role is to enable business teams to build the capability to independently identify and apply AI over time, reducing reliance on centralized support and fostering sustainable, long ‑ term adoption.
  • Governance and responsible use: Guide alignment of AI initiatives with company policies and data privacy, legal, security, and ethical standards, and partner with relevant teams to enable compliant, responsible, and scalable deployment.
  • Executive communication: Develop clear executive updates, recommendations, and decision-support materials that help leaders evaluate AI opportunities, monitor progress, understand risks and outcomes, and make informed decisions.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in business partnership, transformation, consulting, operations, or a related field, with demonstrated ownership of cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder management at senior levels.
  • Experience partnering across multiple departments and influencing leaders without direct authority.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making, align diverse stakeholders, and move cross-functional initiatives forward in complex environments.
  • Strong ability to identify underlying business challenges, frame opportunities, and translate business needs into practical, actionable solution s.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business implications and recommendations.
  • Bachelor's degree in B usiness, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Operations, Human Resources, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Solid understanding of AI, generative AI, automation, and related digital capabilities, including considerations related to responsible use, risk, and adoption.
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguity and lead through change in a fast-evolving environment.
  • Experience developing business cases, defining success metrics, and measuring outcomes preferred.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in B usiness, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Operations, Human Resources, or a related field
  • advanced degree preferred.

Skills

  • Strong project and program management skills, including planning, coordination, issue resolution, and disciplined execution.

Compensation

  • The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $150,000.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Up to 12 weeks of 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
  • 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)
  • Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
  • In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 13%.
  • This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules

Company info

  • 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."
  • What we offer you:
  • We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings.

Equal opportunity

  • Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America
  • Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
  • For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.
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