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Development Director - game development

Electronic Arts Shanghai Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

Electronic Arts creates incredible entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story, part of a community that connects people globally.

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivalled authenticity.

We invite you to join our passionate team as we pioneer the future of football fandom. EA SPORTS FC Mobile Shanghai is a global team devoted to developing and operating a high-quality mobile football game experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management

+ Establish the overall project development structure and guide the project team to proceed + Build up and maintain the project roadmap/schedule with an estimation of the scope of work + Build and evolve a team; identify resourcing needs, provide challenges and developmental opportunities to ensure that all employees reach their potential through mentoring and career development + Implement and monitor the cycle of each development process, support the team as needed + Develop working relationships with the immediate team and those outside of the immediate team that influence the completion of the project + Communicate with the project teams and coordinate requirements with external partners + Participate in the hiring process to ensure candidates meet project requirements + Produce milestone reports and ensure to deliver the quality build on time + Manage budget for procurement, travel and outsourcing + Identify and mitigate risks during the whole project cycle

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in leading complex programs, operations, or projects, including 5+ years in an operational leadership role
  • Proven ability to build and improve operational processes, team effectiveness, and delivery outcomes
  • Strong execution, problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin (both verbal and written)
  • Passion for games, with an interest in soccer being a plus
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and version control systems

Bonus

  • Experience working with globally distributed teams and stakeholders
  • Experience supporting live service operations and large-scale cross-functional programs
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Experience in game development or live service environments
  • Knowledge of FC Mobile and football gaming landscape
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience

Benefits

Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community well-being support. Benefits may include medical insurance, mental wellness support, pension plans, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.

Skills

Nice to have

  • Agile/Scrum
  • game development
  • live service operations
  • FC Mobile
  • football gaming landscape

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