Description
The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers an electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players globally. 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. You will drive project planning and delivery predictability while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Responsibilities
- Manage a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV.
- Provide project management support for your team, scheduling work in alignment with project goals, tracking dependencies, identifying and resolving risks, and facilitating prioritization decisions.
- Collaborate with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
- Ensure each project setup and progress aligns with leadership expectations, completing status reports at the required cadence.
- Establish processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and team members are engaged.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning.
- Experience in a Scrum/Agile software development environment.
- 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 summarizing complex information, communicating risks clearly, and tailoring messaging for different audiences.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different project timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to use generative AI productivity tools for daily workflow optimization, early-stage ideation, rapid prototyping, and critically validating AI output.
Benefits Electronic Arts adopts a holistic approach to its benefits programs, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being to support a balanced life. Packages are customized to meet local needs and may include medical assistance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, free games, and more.