Description
Electronic Arts is seeking a Development Manager to lead the EA SPORTS UFC team in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers a mixed martial arts experience to over 20 million players globally, with a focus on fluid and responsive gameplay technology.
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.
Your responsibilities include:
- Managing a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV
- Providing project management support, scheduling work, tracking dependencies, identifying risks, and facilitating prioritization decisions
- Collaborating with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes
- Ensuring project setup and progress align with leadership expectations and completing status reports as required
- Establishing processes to ensure clear workflows, documented processes, and engaged team members
To qualify, you will need:
- 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 varied 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 and communicating risks clearly
- 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
Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports a balanced life, including medical insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, and free games.