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General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
  • Location: Vancouver
  • Country: Canada


Role ID
206419
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

   

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. 

At the heart of EA SPORTS is the FC franchise. EA SPORTS FC is the world's #1 best-selling video game with over 200M engaged players across multiple platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Innovation, passion, and team work are at the heart of everything we do. With studios in Vancouver, Bucharest, and Cologne, we're looking for the brightest talent, so we can continue to create experiences that connect with millions of hearts and minds the world over.

Reporting to the Data Science Manager, we are looking for a Data passionate Technical Program Manager to help us define and implement the Data Governance Strategy within EA SPORTS FC. We are a team of multidisciplinary data professionals. The ideal candidate is a champion in communicating with stakeholders, facilitating cross team / functional collaborations, and speaks to the importance of telemetry design and quality.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development of strategic Data Governance plans, goals, and objectives along with other Data and Product leaders in the group.
  • Develop, lead, and manage cross team / functional projects involving Data Professionals, Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Project Managers. Keeping the stakeholders updated on the progress of projects, addressing their concerns, seeking and implementing their feedback.
  • Develop, enforce, and document data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Lead or participate in data governance committees or councils, facilitating meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes related to data governance.
  • Evangelize the capabilities of the Data Platform and the value it can bring to different types of customers.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork and shared goals, creating a collaborative team environment and driving the right level of process to ensure efficiency and high quality delivery within the team.

Your Qualifications 

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a technical program management role.
  • 2+ years of experience with big data technologies, telemetry design, ETL development, and BI solutions.
  • Preferred 1+ years of experience in the Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Management programs with proven experience in developing and implementing successful data governance frameworks.
  • Preferred 1+ years of experience with Data Catalogs such as Alation.

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). BASE SALARY RANGES

  • British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria)
    • $89,300 - $123,000 CAD

In British Columbia, 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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.