Senior Program Manager

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive complex strategic initiatives across its studio ecosystem.

In this highly cross-functional role, you will partner with key leaders across internal game development disciplines and central Electronic Arts partner teams.

You will serve as an operational backbone for high-impact studio programs, initially focusing on AI Council Operations, Talent Recruiting & Resource Management Operations, and Outsourcing Vendor Operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Council Operations & Governance

• Drive the operational cadence, roadmap execution, and agenda for Respawn's AI Council, ensuring alignment with EA's central AI initiatives.
• Partner with central CTO teams and studio tech leadership to evaluate, deploy, and support internal AI and machine learning tools.
• Establish clear workflows and policy guidelines for responsible AI usage across game teams.

2. Talent Recruiting Operations

• Setup and operate the Respawn Resource Management Organization (RMO) function to facilitate internal talent mobility initiatives and cross-studio staffing opportunities.
• Collaborate directly with EA Talent Acquisition and central enterprise partner teams to streamline recruitment & talent evaluation workflows.
• Develop operational frameworks to track hiring velocity, forecast resourcing needs, and ensure studio leadership has visibility into key talent pipelines.

3. Outsourcing Vendor & Partner Operations

• Oversee operational frameworks and lifecycle management for external development vendors, co-development studios, and strategic technology partners.
• Program manage external partner workstreams, ensuring clear scope delivery, SLAs, and integration with internal pipelines.
• Partner with finance and game team producers to oversee accurate vendor contracts, budget allocations, and performance evaluations.

4. Cross-Functional Execution & Stakeholder Alignment

• Program manage cross-cutting studio initiatives that bridge internal development teams and central EA partners.
• Deliver clear, concise executive updates, risk assessments, and status dashboards to studio leadership and enterprise partners.
• Continuously assess studio operational frameworks, identifying opportunities to standardize tools, reduce friction, and increase development throughput.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management, project management, or operational leadership experience within the video game industry, technology sector, or complex creative environments.
• Proven ability to lead by influence, build trust, and align diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated background in managing complex, multi-faceted operational programs.
• Understanding of game development lifecycles, game production pipelines, and enterprise AI tools/governance frameworks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and risk-management capabilities with a bias for action in fast-paced environments.