Manager, AI Accelerator Business Partner

About this role

Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. 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: www.sony.com/en .   POSITION SUMMARY  

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a   Manager, AI Accelerator Business Partner   to serve as a   strategic   connector across functions, helping departments and leaders   identify , prioritize, and address business challenges through AI-enabled solutions. 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. 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.   In addition, the role supports the redesign of workflows and   decision ‑ making   processes to better leverage AI and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.  

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.  

The role requires a high degree of autonomy, with responsibility for setting direction, managing complexity, and advancing AI adoption   and new ways of working   across the organization. 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.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Business partnership and problem discovery:   Serve as a trusted partner to leaders across functions to assess business priorities,   identify   pain points and workflow inefficiencies, and uncover high-value opportunities where AI can improve productivity, decision-making, employee experience, or business outcomes.  

• AI opportunity identification and prioritization :   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  

• Cross-functional coordination:   Serve as a key connector across business stakeholders and AI, data, technology, privacy, security, legal, and change management partners to align priorities and move initiatives from   idea   through pilot, implementation, and scale.  

• Use case development and implementation support:   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.  

• Change management and adoption:   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.  

• Value measurement and continuous improvement:   Establish   success metrics, track outcomes, gather stakeholder feedback, and translate insights into actions that refine solutions, strengthen adoption, and   identify   additional   opportunities for scale   and broader impact  

• AI capability building   and self-sufficiency :   Strengthen AI literacy and practical understanding across functions by curating and sharing relevant use cases, lessons learned, and resources .   Actively support business teams in   developing the ability to independently   identify , prioritize, and apply AI , enabling more   self ‑ sustaining   and scalable adoption over time.  

• 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.  

• Honesty,   trustworthiness   and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above .  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION  

Your qualifications and experience should include:    

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

•  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 trans

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