Development Manager - EA Sports FC

Electronic Arts is seeking a Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering key areas of the on-pitch experience in EA SPORTS FC.

The Development Manager will report to the Development Director and will be responsible for managing team members across Engineering, Animation, and Game Design, while partnering closely with discipline leaders to support craft excellence, career development, and effective team composition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a multidisciplinary Gameplay team that includes employees from Engineering, Animation, and Game Design.
• Managing the performance, development, engagement, and day-to-day experience of direct reports.
• Partnering with Engineering, Animation, and Game Design discipline leaders to align on employee development, craft expectations, staffing needs, and team capability.
• Supporting planning and delivery outcomes for assigned Gameplay area.
• Translating creative and technical goals into clear, achievable development plans.
• Partnering with Gameplay Producers, Designers, Technical Directors, Animation Directors, and Quality Verification leaders to establish priorities and maintain alignment across disciplines.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in game development, software development, production, project leadership, or a related field.
• Experience directly managing employees, including goal setting, coaching, career development, performance assessment, and managing performance concerns.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams that include two or more of Engineering, Animation, Game Design, Production, or Quality Verification.
• Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and collaboration required to deliver player-facing features, systems, content, and technology.