New The Skills of Tomorrow: how AI-exposed is every skill in 2026? See the data →
Electronic Arts

Development Director II

Electronic Arts
Apply →
hybrid senior full-time Manchester

First indexed 5 Jun 2026

Description

We're seeking a Development Director II to lead delivery across all Playdemic projects. This role is accountable for the end-to-end execution of our live service, ensuring we deliver high-quality, predictable, and commercially successful outcomes.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in production, program management, or operations within game development or similar environments. They will have a proven track record of leading large, cross-functional teams delivering complex products and have experience in live service development and continuous content delivery.

Key responsibilities include owning end-to-end delivery of all features, live ops content, and new product initiatives; establishing and evolving a predictable, scalable operating model for live service development; and driving roadmap execution, ensuring alignment to product strategy, commercial goals, and player value.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, as well as strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. They will be able to connect vision to execution and drive outcomes across diverse teams.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and complimentary games.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.ea.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Development-Director-II/213602