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.

The EA SPORTS Security team safeguards the integrity of our global sports franchises by designing and operating central security services that ensure our games are fun, fair, and secure. We work across titles like FC, Madden, College Football, NHL, UFC, and more

As a Development Director on the EA SPORTS Security team, you’ll be at the nexus of people, process, and technology, delivering high-impact security initiatives while leading a team of technical specialists. Partnering closely with Product and Tech Leads, you’ll drive planning and execution across a portfolio of security projects. You’ll also collaborate with other Development Directors across SPORTS to elevate our operational maturity and unify our defense against game security threats

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Lead the planning and delivery of cross-functional security projects that protect EA SPORTS titles and players
• Partner with Product and Tech Leads to balance quality, scope, and capacity while aligning priorities with broader security objectives.
• Communicate progress, risks, mitigations, and achievements with transparency to multiple levels of leadership.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive environment where people feel empowered and supported.
• Coach and develop a team of direct reports, investing in performance, growth, and career progression.
• Optimize operations by identifying opportunities for automation, AI augmentation, and process improvement
• Collaborate across disciplines and geographies.

Experiences and Capabilities:

• A strategic project leader with 4+ years of project or program management experience in a complex technical environment.
• A people-centred manager (2+ years of leadership experience preferred but not essential) who values psychological safety, empathy, and accountability.
• Experienced with project management tools such as JIRA and comfortable adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced operations setting.
• Familiar with video game development or cybersecurity concepts (a plus, not a prerequisite).
• An excellent communicator and stakeholder manager.
• Highly organized with a bias for action and continuous improvement
• Curious and innovative, leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance delivery and decision-making.