Electronic Arts

This is a posting for a future opportunity, intended to build a candidate pipeline for upcoming hiring needs

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.

EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience. Our quest for creativity, respect for autonomy, and emphasis on collaboration are at the heart of our team culture, which empowers us to create high-quality games and experiences worldwide.

As a team, we are passionate, innovative, and open to possibilities. We learn from past experiences and strive for progress. We value team synergy and believe a relaxed working environment can yield better results. That's why we promote and support maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Reports to: Studio Development Director

Location: Shanghai, China

Main Responsibilities

Tools Project Management

· You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of tools that support our live operations and feature development.

· You will define and prioritize product backlogs for tools such as our live ops automation systems, content configuration pipelines, and productivity-enhancing utilities.

· You will monitor progress, resolve blockers, and ensure delivery of high-quality tools.

Partner Engagement

· You will be the bridge between our internal customers (e.g., live ops, feature, and content teams) and the tools development team.

· You will gather requirements, define clear specifications, and ensure tool features align with user needs.

· You will conduct regular reviews, demos, and feedback loops with our partners to drive continuous improvement.

Technical Collaboration

· You will work with our engineers to ensure technical feasibility implementation of tools.

· You will participate in solution design discussions and offer insights based on prior game tools development experience.

· You will help establish standards, documentation, and workflows for tool usage and maintenance.

Process & Efficiency Improvement

· You will identify opportunities to optimize development pipelines and operational workflows through tooling.

· You will advocate for automation and data-driven solutions to improve productivity.

Qualifications & Requirements

· 5+ years of experience in project management within the game industry, with at least 3 years working directly on game tools development.

· Technical background, with familiarity in tools architecture, backend systems, and live operations workflows.

· Proficiency in English and Mandarin (both verbal and written).

· Passion for games, with an interest in soccer being.

· Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and version control systems.

· Experience with live ops content delivery workflows and configuration systems.

· Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal.

· Understanding of database management and API integration for tools development.

· Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.