Manager, IT Job at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Culver City, CA

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  • Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Culver City, CA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented IT Manager to lead and oversee the management of a critical application that facilitates the theatrical distribution process for a major film studio. This role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning, optimization, and continuous improvement of the application, which serves a global user base and involves collaboration with onshore and offshore development teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the theatrical distribution life cycle, exceptional technical and managerial skills, and the ability to function as both an IT manager and a solution architect.

Job Responsibilities:

Take ownership of the theatrical distribution application, ensuring its stability, availability, and performance across global operations.

Oversee the application's architecture, design, and overall functionality to ensure alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand user needs, and propose enhancements to the application.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to onshore and offshore development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and design principles.

Participate in technical discussions and problem-solving sessions to ensure the quality and reliability of the application.

Utilize your solution architect skillset to design and recommend innovative solutions that address complex business challenges and improve efficiency in the theatrical distribution process.

Leverage your in-depth knowledge of the theatrical distribution lifecycle to drive improvements and optimizations within the application, enhancing the overall efficiency of the process.

Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to ensure the smooth operation of the application and to address any technical issues or concerns.

Proactively identify areas for improvement within the application, processes, and workflows, and drive initiatives to enhance system performance and user experience.

Job Requirements:

5+ years of p roven experience as an IT Manager, Solution Architect, or similar role, preferably in the entertainment or film industry.

Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred

Must have experience in moderate data manipulation (SQL)

Expertise in the theatrical distribution life cycle and its associated challenges.

Strong technical background with proficiency in software development methodologies, architecture, and technologies

Detail-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies

Experience working with global and distributed development teams

Previous experience in managing critical applications with a global user base is highly desirable

Project management skills and familiarity with Agile methodologies

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE Accommodation Assistance@spe.sony.com.

Job Tags

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