Lab Manager (Sony AI America)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, AI Robotic systems, Effective communication skills, English Proficiency, Leadership, Project management

Job Description

General Information

Sony AI America, a branch of Sony AI, is a remotely distributed organization spread across the U.S. and Canada. Sony AI is Sony’s new research organization pursuing the mission to use AI to unleash human creativity. Sony AI works closely with Sony’s other business units, including Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., and Sony Music Entertainment. 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:https://ai.sony/

Position Summary:

Sony AI is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. So, if you want to make the world say wow, let's talk.

About the opportunity:

Do you have a passion for people? Do you like to work with great engineers and scientists? Do you have management experience and excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy working with people from different cultures and backgrounds? If so, consider joining our growing team at Sony AI!

Your responsibilities:

• People management for Sony AI teams in the US and Canada
• Work with local support service departments (e.g., HR, purchasing, IT, controlling etc.) and admin teams
• Close collaboration with project managers at other Sony AI labs and with global leadership
• Travel to other Sony sites and international conferences

You will have:

• Background in science or engineering
• Track record of successful leadership in a line management position
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Experience with research teams is a plus
• Experience with software development is a plus
• Experience with agile project management methods is a plus
• Experience with robotics and hardware projects is a plus
• Experience with international teams & projects is a plus

What you can expect from us:

At Sony, we value our people, so on top of a competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits including discounts on Sony products, you will be supported with your own career development, have access to an extensive range of Learning & Development courses, and some incredible internal mobility opportunities.