Job Overview
We are seeking a Project and Change Management Specialist to join our Strategy, Planning and Change Management team. In this role, you will focus on managing and coordinating projects and project pipeline for Global Finance and Accounting (GFA) across Europe and North America. You will drive projects forward, ensuring objectives are met, and facilitate effective communication between business groups, coordinating activities, tracking progress and supporting change initiatives to help teams embrace and implement planned changes. This position is ideal for an individual with an interest and a few years of experience in strategy and project management, supported by their manager during the learning curve.
Responsibilities
- Directly support key strategic projects, ensuring objectives are met and projects are delivered according to defined guidelines and timelines.
- Coordinate Global Finance and Accounting team members on Sony‑wide projects to keep teams aligned and on track.
- Track project progress, including delivery against timelines, resource allocation and costs.
- Build relationships with business groups and communicate project updates and changes in a clear, engaging manner to key stakeholders.
- Create status update reports using Power BI and other data analysis tools for management distribution.
- Analyse project reporting to identify key areas of concern or gaps and present findings to management.
- Review submitted project documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Support adherence to project guidelines and best practices, coordinating with the Global Process Office as needed.
- Drive the adoption of modern project management tools such as Microsoft Teams, Asana or Jira to enable real‑time communication, document sharing and task tracking, improving coordination and reducing delays.
- Explore and utilize automated reporting and analytics providing instant insights into project progress, resource allocation and potential risks for faster decision‑making.
Qualifications
- Relevant university degree or equivalent.
- Experience in complex project management.
- Experience in system implementation and finance projects.
- A passion for projects and change management.
- High proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits based on established benchmarking.
- Hybrid and flexible working policies supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
- Onsite canteen, barista‑style coffee shop and well‑provisioned gym with classes at set times.
- Staff car park with electric charging points, undercover and secure bike rack.
- Shuttle bus service between the train station and the office during peak times.
Equal Opportunity
Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition or any other protected characteristics. Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at AccommodationRequest@eu.sony.com or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for and the accommodation required.
