Development Manager - Sports

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.

Reporting to a Development Director, you will provide operational leadership. You will harness your experience to promote collaboration, inspire creativity, enhance QA practices, share expertise, and advocate for superior game design and implementation.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build, mentor and support QA teams, ensuring professional development and effective team collaboration
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers

Process Efficiency

• Track and report on QA metrics, such as defect density and defect leakage
• Improve operational effectiveness of team effort by assessing current practices, incorporating new strategies, and increasing predictability

Resource Management

• Oversee planning and execution of QA efforts from pre-production through post-launch

People/Talent Management

• Monitor and evolve talent skill mix through training and recruitment plans
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Conduct performance reviews, career development, and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years of game or software development QA experience
• 1+ years in a lead/manager role