Senior Director, Business Strategy

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Director, Business Strategy to serve as an important advisor to EA's senior creative leaders. The successful candidate will report to the VP of Corporate Strategy and have deep engagement across EA's franchises, studios, and commercial functions, with regular interaction with EA's executive leadership.

The Corporate Strategy team drives EA's long-term growth and innovation, turning bold ideas into tangible strategies, identifying emerging opportunities, and developing the next generation of strategic leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision and Leadership:
• Be a trusted advisor to senior creative leaders at EA, shaping long-term strategy and translating it into near-term priorities.
• Provide proactive strategic perspective and connective tissue across EA's ecosystem.
• Partner with the Strategic Intelligence function, using data, market intelligence, and insights to inform decision-making.
• Deliver expertise on shifts in player behavior, fandom, platform dynamics, monetization models, and new technologies.
• Develop external relationships with senior strategy leaders across gaming, media, technology, and entertainment.

• Strategic Planning:
• Develop structured frameworks to evaluate strategic opportunities across EA.
• Lead and deliver ad hoc market, financial, and scenario analyses to support studio and franchise leadership.
• Guide select strategic initiatives end-to-end, including opportunity assessments, long-range planning, and support for partnerships or M&A diligence.
• Collaborate with Development, Publishing, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure franchise strategies align with EA's corporate strategy, financial goals, and long-term growth goals.
• Summarise insights into clear, data-backed recommendations for senior executives, the CEO, and Board of Directors.

• Promote Innovative Growth:
• Help promote EA's studio and franchise teams to innovate, experiment, and grow.
• Support franchises and studios in balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline.
• Identify opportunities to extend franchises in, around, and beyond games.

• Develop Strategy Talent:
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages curiosity, creativity, and strategic collaboration.
• Be a mentor, coach, and sponsor to Strategy team members, helping develop the next generation of strategic leaders at EA.
• Help the team grow in impact and influence by providing guidance, context, and opportunities to operate at the highest levels of the organisation.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in strategy, corporate development, or related roles, with 3+ years in a management or team leadership capacity within media, technology, gaming, or entertainment.
• Experience developing large-scale strategies that bring measurable growth.
• Expertise partnering with senior executives and creative leaders, influencing decisions, and excelling in high-visibility situations.
• Experience balancing long-term strategic vision with immediate needs, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex challenges.
• Experience with interactive entertainment, innovation, and building enduring franchises that resonate with players and fans worldwide.

Benefits:

• EA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plan, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.
• The company fosters an environment where teams can give their best, with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, professional, and community wellbeing.