Description & Requirements
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.
As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining
football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The
World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity. With more opportunity than ever to
design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to
fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of
football fandom.
Reporting to a Lead Development Director, a Development Manager (DM) ensures the delivery
of a game feature is on time and within budget. You as the DM will oversee the project schedule
and manage the team to achieve a high standard.
Responsibilities:
● Work with Development Managers/Development Directors to implement processes and
practices that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently, on time and on
budget.
● Ensure each project setup meets the milestones with regular status reporting and
capacity plan updates.
● Keep the team and partners’ teams informed on development results, schedule, and
changes.
● Identifies task-related processes to improve efficiency and drives effective, measurable
process improvements to support the team's delivery and execution.
● Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and find creative solutions to
achieve results.
● Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes
are documented, and staff are trained in expectations.
● Manage professional development plans and conduct regular one-on-ones with direct
reports, playing a critical role in supporting them in their career development and
growth.
Experience:
● Minimum of 3 years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with
production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
● Detail oriented, organized and focused on quality
● Excellent people manager skills, with a demonstrable track record of supporting direct
reports in their professional development.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with different
organizational levels, as well as ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
● Ability to rationalize decisions in a clear and objective manner
Bonus:
● Scrum Master or Agile Coach experience
● Experience working as a software engineer
● Experience with distributed development across multiple locations
● Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications
● Game development experience