Description
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
The Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of the development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay.
As a Development Manager, you will work onsite from Bogotá, Colombia, overseeing QA project planning and execution with studio partners. You will collaborate with development teams and QA peers to coordinate project schedules, strategize tests, and manage project metrics. You will be an essential part of coordinating and supporting the team, the knowledge transfer process, and communication with the game team and partner groups.
Responsibilities:
- Project Management:
- Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Modify priorities on the fly based on critical changes.
- Balance scope, timelines, and overall project quality.
- Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met.
- Ensure effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers.
- Conduct regular meetings, such as stand-ups and planning sessions, to align team efforts.
- Communicate project expectations and progress updates effectively.
- Encourage partner engagement.
- Resource Management:
- Determine and manage resource requirements for the project.
- Handle capacity planning, scheduling, and tracking of tasks.
- People/Talent Management:
- Manage, mentor, and support QA team members.
- Conduct performance reviews, career development, and training.
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
Requirements:
- Experience and Knowledge / Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
- 3+ years of experience in leadership roles in QA and project management roles.
- 3+ years of people management experience.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and bug tracking tools.
- Understanding of software development processes.
- Stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience with white-box/gray-box testing techniques.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits - Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, global fitness benefit ($500 USD per year), and mental wellbeing plan.
- Professional Development - Training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement, and tuition reimbursement.
- Work-Life Balance - 15 vacation days, paid holiday closure, and paid sick leave.
- Meaningful Work - Opportunity to directly contribute to the development of EA titles.
- Additional Perks - Meal card ($400,000 COP per month), game credits, and console reimbursement program.
- Work Environment - New office space in the heart of Salitre, inclusive work culture, and supportive team environment.