Senior Program Manager

Respawn Entertainment, part of 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, focusing on AI Council Operations, Talent Recruiting & Resource Management Operations, and Outsourcing Vendor Operations.

Key responsibilities:

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

Benefits:

• Comprehensive approach to benefits programs, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and social well-being
• Packages tailored to local needs, including healthcare, mental health support, retirement savings, paid and family leaves, free games, and more