Director of Product Development - 210761 - Electronic Arts

General Information

Locations: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Role ID

210761

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Studios - DICE Stockholm

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 an experienced Director of Product Development, passionate about both process and gaming, with in-depth knowledge of game development, acquired by having led and managed the delivery of AAA game franchises in the FPS genre, including Live and Community management. This includes an understanding of the Game Development Framework to inspire and motivate the team, providing assurance during challenging periods.

You will report to the Executive Producer for the studio, drive the execution and delivery of the Player vs Environment (PVE) experience and create credible plans, with an emphasis on what good is, while understanding the iterative nature of creative processes, and how to foster change. You will be accountable for efficient development of projects to meet delivery of budget, time and quality with healthy teams.

Stockholm based hybrid role

What You'll Do

• You will drive the execution and delivery of the PVE experience.

• You will increase collaboration across multiple teams, studios, and across Europe, while resolving complex issues and building systems to circumvent them in the future.

• You will become a productivity master, unlocking these teams' potential to achieve operational targets

• You will focus on publishing project roadmaps/milestones and supporting an execution plan.

• You will partner and review project planning and execution with Product, Development Directors, and Craft Leads, with accountability for being on budget.

• You will build relationships and influence within and outside the studio and project.

• You will lead the way towards creating and promoting best practices.

• You will develop project KPIs that track project quality, delivery, risks, and financial status.

• You will conduct project risk assessment, risk & mitigation tracking, driving project leadership teams to prioritized decisions and resolutions.

• You will manage the project's resource management plan including the balance of staffing decisions across teams.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of senior level operations and leadership experience. This includes experience managing large teams at scale, with experience shipping and overseeing successful product development from start to final delivery, on multiple occasions.

• 5+ years of games industry experience that includes multiple product cycles and some variety in console/PC strategy and Live Service.

• Significant project and risk management experience.

• AAA experience, complex project solutions across multiple disciplines that consider process and technology

• You are influence-oriented, and excel at collaborating with other leaders and guiding the collective group to the best action, decision, or result.

• Strong understanding of PVE components

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.