Description
Electronic Arts creates incredible entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people globally. It's a place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are welcomed, and ideas matter.
The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers an electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe. It delivers fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through inventive gameplay technology.
As a Development Manager on UFC, you will be responsible for planning and executing cross-functional development efforts across multiple teams and disciplines. You will partner closely with Production, Design, Engineering, Quality Verification, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality player experiences on time and within budget.
Your responsibilities include:
- Managing a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV
- Providing project management support for your team, scheduling work in alignment with project goals, tracking dependencies, identifying and resolving risks, and facilitating prioritisation decisions
- Working collaboratively with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes
- Ensuring each project setup and progress is in alignment with leadership expectations, completing status reports at the required cadence
- Establishing processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and team members are engaged
You will need:
- 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning
- Experience in a Scrum/Agile software development environment
- A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Computer Science, Game Development, or Business
- Experience in a software development environment, including using tools like Jira
- Experience working with expansive teams with various skillsets, experience, and backgrounds
- Familiarity with tools like Miro, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and other project-tracking and reporting tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including summarising complex information, communicating risks clearly, and tailoring messaging for different audiences
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different project timelines
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being support
- Personalised packages to meet local needs, potentially including medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more
Electronic Arts offers equal opportunities, taking all decisions without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.