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Locations: Kirkland, Washington, United States of America 
Role ID
212892
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
Marketing
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.

Sr. Manager, CRM Strategy - EA SPORTS FC

The future of entertainment is interactive, and our Marketing team plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community around our brands. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We're a multi-functional group, with world-class expertise in building fandoms, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the center of the broader entertainment ecosystem.

As a Senior Manager of CRM Strategy for EA SPORTS FC you will lead a team to create a unified communications strategy that connects and provides value to millions of EA SPORTS fans around the world, working directly with EA SPORTS FC and other leadership as we build the future of the EA SPORTS FC ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of EA SPORTS CRM Strategy, you'll work with the teams to implement retention, engagement, and loyalty-strengthening programs that provide value to players while driving meaningful impact to the business.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior CRM leader and primary point of ownership for EA SPORTS FC, defining and executing the overarching CRM vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business OKRs

  • Lead end-to-end CRM workstreams, driving customer lifecycle engagement, loyalty, and retention through data-driven, personalized experiences

  • Define and evolve a best-in-class CRM ecosystem, including capability planning, cross-functional solution design, and scalable platform development

  • Own channel strategy across email, in-game and web, and emerging touchpoints (e.g., App, first party channels, AI-driven interactions), expanding reach and effectiveness of player communications

  • Embed CRM into Product and Live Operations to ensure seamless integration of lifecycle marketing within the in-game experience

  • Partner cross-functionally with Brand, Studio, Production, Analytics, Data Science, etc. to deliver cohesive, omnichannel, 1:1 player journeys

  • Collaborate with Analytics and Data Science teams to define testing roadmaps, develop recommendation engines, and drive continuous optimization through insights

  • Own lifecycle measurement strategy, including KPI definition, experimentation frameworks, A/B testing, and performance reporting against business goals

  • Evaluate complex business and technical requirements, influencing CRM technology, tooling decisions, and solution architecture

  • Act as a product and experience thought leader across EA, shaping approaches to personalization, experience design, and product optimization

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, chatbots, omnichannel orchestration) to unlock new growth opportunities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of CRM leaders, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven culture

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in CRM or lifecycle marketing strategy roles with proven track record of success

  • Background in gaming or digital services preferred

  • Leadership experience with a proven ability to inspire and develop talent

  • Demonstrated ability to support positive change across your team and partner teams

  • Comfortable engaging in open, inclusive dialogue with senior leaders; experience advocating for the role of CRM across the marketing organization

  • Passionate global football fan with knowledge of the strategic elements of the sport


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) *$130,800 - $183,000 CAD
* Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$141,300 - $192,000 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.  
For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.


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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