About the role
About Us
Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay.
Team Collaboration
You will work closely with the FC Live team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Development Director, you will oversee QA project planning and execution with your studio partners. Collaborating with development teams and QA peers, you will coordinate project schedules, strategize tests, and manage project metrics. You will be an essential part of coordinating and supporting the team, the knowledge transfer process and communication with the game team and partner groups. In partnership with QA leaders, you will work towards enhancing QA practices, sharing expertise, and advocating for game design and implementation.
Experience and Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a software development environment
- 4+ years of project management or project lead experience
- 5+ years minimum of leadership experience
- 4+ years of experience in leadership roles in QA and project management roles
- 4+ years of people management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Game Production/Development, Business) or equivalent industry experience
- Master’s degree is a plus
Core Competencies and Skills
- Project Management:
- Risk management and solution-oriented problem-solving techniques
- Excellent knowledge of production life cycle, tools, processes, and execution planning
- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of analytics and KPIs as a way of tracking product quality
- Experience with test case management software (e.g., TestRail, Xray, qmetry)
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Jira
- Experience with white-box/gray-box testing techniques
- Understanding of software development processes
- Soft Skills:
- Strong personal communicator comfortable across technical and non-technical disciplines with the ability to influence
- Motivated self-starter; capable of operating with some autonomy
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
Responsibilities
Project Management
- Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones
- Modify priorities on the fly based on critical changes
- Balance scope, timelines, and overall project quality
- Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met
- Ensure effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers
- Conduct regular meetings, such as stand-ups and planning sessions, to align team efforts
- Communicate project expectations and progress updates effectively
- Encourage partner engagement
Resource Management
- Determine and manage resource requirements for the project
- Handle capacity planning, scheduling, and tracking of tasks
People/Talent Management
- Manage, mentor, and support QA team members
- Conduct performance reviews, career development, and training
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We empower our teams to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
Benefits
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. 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
Equal Opportunity
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. EA considers qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law and makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.