Electronic Arts

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.