DE&I Specialist - PlayStation Studios New

We are seeking a DE&I Specialist to join the P layStation (PSS) DE&I T eam . The purpose of this role is to facilitate the effective execution and advancement of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. This role will be responsible for owning projects, providing crucial program support, maximis ing data-driven insights, and fostering collaboration across various teams to ensure the success and alignment of our DE&I programs with organi s ational goa ls. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the DE&I Manager for PlayStation Studios. Principal Duties/Responsibilities: Talent Development

• Execute and own elements of the PSS DE&I strategy , specifically elements related to talent development .
• Design, d rive and lead t he delivery of programs (such as sponsorship) that strive to retain underrepresented talent. Increase readiness for growth opportunities and improve representation in overall headcount and in senior positions.
• Lead partnership with HR team s such as Talent Enablement to embed DE & I in talent processes for PSS. Lead on the delivery of programs that enable learning, advancement and retention of underrepresented talent across our studios.
• Partner with Talent Aquisition to develop and execute strategies that attract underrepresented talent across all le vels of PSS .
• Pull demographic data on a consistent basis to track DE&I metrics relating to retention and developme n t of underrepresented groups in order to track progress on DE&I objectives , allowing us to make interventions and establish accountabilities.
• Use data to identify trends and gaps and use insights to influence our overall talent strategy .
• Partner with the Global DE&I and Social Justice T eam and wider early talent teams to leverage efforts to e mbed early career programs across PSS .
Operations
• Ownership over all vendor management responsibilities. Handle DE&I contracts ; partner with key partners (vendor management, finance and legal) to submit request s and ensure contracts are processed in a timely manner . Onboard new vendors and external partners .
• Lead development of best practice templates, playbooks and processes to enhance our PSS DE&I efforts.
• Proactively identify project risks and opportunities and provide creative and innovative solutions .
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in DE&I, HR, or related field .
• Ability to collaborate and adapt to the needs of various global partners .
• Strategic thinking: ability to develop long-term strategies that align to DEI objectives and wider business goals .
• Strong operational execution with the demonstrated ability to support multiple, global programs .
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple deliverables .
• Willingness to adapt quickly to shifting business priorities .
• Ability to be both responsive to emerging issues and proactively seek out areas of improvement.
Bonus
• Previous experience in the games or entertainment industry
• Previous experience working with creative teams
  
  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 PlayStationreg;5, PlayStationreg;4, PlayStationreg;VR, PlayStationreg;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.