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General Information

Locations: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom 
Role ID
210334
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
CT - Frostbite
Work Model
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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.

We are looking for a Development Director to join the Frostbite Technical Direction team. As a Development Director, you will emphasize people, process, and planning and play a central role in maintaining the cohesion of our teams.

Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine, equipped with many tools and technologies designed to build incredible games. Our in-house engine offers the unique ability to adapt to each game while working hand-in-hand to prioritize what to build. Our goal is to empower creators all over the world to bring their best ideas to life by creating an engine that amplifies innovation across every discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee deliveries, including managing risks, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple teams..

  • Manage planning for multiple projects internally and externally.

  • Coordinate tasks across diverse internal and external teams, spanning multiple locations, time zones, and cultures.

  • Partner with the other team leaders to create a creative, collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment, promoting a culture of learning and success.

  • Identify and address personnel conflicts, fostering a positive team dynamic.

  • Foster the team’s adoption and acceptance of change.

Experiences and Capabilities

  • You have 5+ years of project management and team leadership experience.

  • You have 3+ years of experience using Agile project management methodology.

  • You are experienced in project planning, capacity planning, dependency and risk management, including mitigation techniques.

  • You are experienced in building and managing high-performing software development teams.

  • You enjoy helping individuals grow through coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.



About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our 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, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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