Development Manager - EA Sports FC

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.

The Role: 

Reporting to a Development Director, the team is searching for a Development Manager (Project Manager) to join the FC Live Platform Operations team. Development Managers are the keepers of the project schedule and play an important role in successfully moving the team from one project phase to the next while ensuring a focus on quality, collaboration and communication. 

The Platform Operations team is responsible for monitoring the health of the FC Live service, driving actions when KPIs are off-target, and facilitating the annual launch of FC. This team works onsite in Vancouver 3 days/week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing on project planning and management, project reporting, and project risk management for the EA SPORTS FC Live Platform Operations team.

• Work with the FC Launch Director to prepare for and facilitate the launch of the next FC title.

• Solve problems, balance priorities, and find creative solutions to achieve results.

• Support the team in executing against milestones and key deliverables.

• Keep the team and partners’ teams informed on development results, schedule, and changes.

• Identifies and drives effective, measurable process improvements to support the team's delivery and execution.

• People manage a team of engineering direct reports, playing a critical role in supporting them in their career development and growth. 

Required Experience:

• Self-starter with a minimum of 3 years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning.

• Detail oriented, organized and focused on quality

• Ability to rationalize decisions in a clear and objective manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailoring communications to the specific audience

• Excellent stakeholder and conflict management skills 

• Excellent people manager skills, with a demonstrable track record of supporting direct reports in their professional development. 

Bonus:

• Scrum Master or Agile Coach experience

• Experience with distributed development across multiple locations

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications

• Game development experience