About the role
General Information
- Locations: Bucharest, Romania
- Worker Type: Regular Employee
- Studio/Department: EA Studios - SPORTS
- Work Model: Hybrid
Description
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.
As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity. With more opportunity than ever to design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of football fandom.
As a Development Manager (DM) for the FC Ultimate Team, reporting to the Development Director, you will help manage a team of Software Engineers to deliver high-quality features for FC within the most played game mode. You will be responsible for managing different project management processes, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage a development team that primarily consists of Software Engineers.
- Host daily stand-up meetings and ensure the team is following procedures for work prioritization.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the assigned projects.
- Manage sprint planning, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with Production Leads.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and partners, including design, engineering, and QV.
- Support capacity planning, identifying and communicating any resource constraints or challenges.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including delivery of regular status updates.
- Anticipate risks, mitigate blockers and provide management escalation where needed.
- Identify team challenges and implement agile methodologies to optimize workflows and productivity.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- 4+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
- 3+ years of People Management experience.
- Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
- Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business Management.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Comfortable public speaking, talking through solutions and distilling information.
- Proficiency in English both writing and speaking.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Jira, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and Miro.
- Software or tooling automation experience.
- Experience with formal communications, publishing reports or partner-facing documentation.
Benefits & Wellness
EA adopts a holistic approach to benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness. Packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include:
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Family leaves
- Complimentary games
About Electronic Arts
EA values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. The company empowers employees to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth through leadership that brings out potential and by creating space for learning and experimenting.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company will also consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law and makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.