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General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Role ID
213101
Worker Type
Temporary Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
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.

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. 


Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the UFC/NHL Technology Group (TG) provides critical support to development teams in Vancouver (UFC and NHL), focusing on engine integration and long-term technical initiatives across many areas of game development. This team works 3 days/week onsite in our Burnaby studio. This is a 12-month contract, with the possibility of longer-term employment.


The Role

The team is searching for a Development Manager (Project Manager) to join the UFC/NHL Technology Group development 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. 


Your Responsibilities

  • Manage a development team of Software Engineers

  • Anticipate bottlenecks, provide management escalation, project prioritization, make tradeoffs, balance the needs versus technical constraints, and promote initial partner deployments.

  • Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals. 

  • Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency.

  • Ensure each project setup meets the specifications, with regular status reporting and capacity plan updates.

  • Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and staff are trained on expectations.


Your Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience within a technical environment, managing lifecycles, processes and project planning.

  • Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields, including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or 3D Arts.

  • Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment

  • Knowledge of project management tools (Jira, Excel, …)

  • Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution


Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). 

PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
 In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.



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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