About the role
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. The company fosters a community that connects across the globe, emphasizing creativity, diverse perspectives, and collaborative teamwork.
Role Overview
The Development Manager for EA SPORTS UFC is responsible for the planning and execution of cross-functional development efforts. This role partners with Production, Design, Engineering, Quality Verification (QV), and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality player experiences on time and within budget. The position focuses on project planning, delivery predictability, and fostering a high-performing team culture, while managing the transition of the development team through project phases. The role also involves the adoption of emerging technologies, such as AI, to improve workflows and solve complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Manage a development team generally consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV.
- Provide project management support, including scheduling work in alignment with project goals, tracking dependencies, and identifying, raising, and facilitating the resolution of risks and issues.
- Facilitate prioritization decisions and work collaboratively with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
- Ensure project setups and progress align with leadership expectations and complete status reports at required cadences.
- Establish processes to ensure workflows are clearly defined, documented, and team members are engaged.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning.
- Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in a software development environment, including the use of tools such as Jira.
- Experience working with expansive teams with a variety of skillsets, experience, and backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different project timelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information, communicate risks, and tailor messaging for different audiences.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with tools such as Miro, Slack, Excel, and Google Sheets.
- Demonstrated ability to use generative AI productivity tools for workflow optimization, early-stage ideation, and rapid prototyping, with the ability to critically validate AI output.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range (British Columbia): $104,500 - $142,800 CAD (determined by business and candidate factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location).
Canadian Benefits Package
- 3 weeks of vacation per year to start.
- 10 days of sick time per year.
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Holistic wellness programs emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
- Additional perks may include mental well-being support, retirement savings, family leaves, and complimentary games.
Company Information
Electronic Arts values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions 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. Workplace accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.