# Development Director - EA Sports FC

**Company**: Electronic Arts
**Location**: Vancouver, British Columbia
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Ticker**: EA
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173941

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## Description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people all over the world, where creativity thrives, new perspectives are welcome, and ideas matter.

As a Development Director, FC Live Platform Operations, you will lead the FC Live Platform Operations team, responsible for the overall health, effectiveness, and operational readiness of the FC live service. You will report to the Lead Development Director and be accountable for the successful execution and continuous improvement of a broad operational area.

Responsibilities:

- Own operational outcomes for the FC Live Platform Operations area, ensuring priorities, processes, and execution are aligned with product and business objectives.

- Partner with the Area Producer to define priorities, workforce plans, and operational initiatives, driving execution against area goals.

- Serve as the primary operational point of contact for leadership, providing visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.

- Lead cross-functional programs and initiatives, aligning teams and stakeholders to deliver results through collaboration and influence.

- Establish and continuously improve the operating model, team capabilities, and ways of working that enable efficient, predictable, and high-quality delivery.

- Support and develop Development Directors and Producers by providing guidance, removing obstacles, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

- Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, personally leading key initiatives, operational improvements, and special projects as needed.

Experience:

- 8+ years of experience leading complex programs, operations, or projects, including 6+ years in an operational leadership role.

- Proven ability to build and improve operational processes, team effectiveness, and delivery outcomes.

- Experience driving outcomes in matrixed organizations through influence, collaboration, and stakeholder alignment.

- Experience managing, coaching, and developing team members.

- Strong execution, problem-solving, risk management, and prioritization skills.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

- Working knowledge of Agile, Lean, or continuous improvement practices.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, and financial well-being, as well as career and community-related benefits.

- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work model.

## Skills

### Required
- Agile
- Lean
- continuous improvement
- operational leadership
- team management
- communication
- problem-solving
- risk management
- prioritization

### Nice to have
- live service operations
- large-scale cross-functional programs
- game development
- football gaming landscape
- Bachelor's degree

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