Development Manager - EA SPORTS™ UFC

The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers the electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe. It delivers fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through inventive gameplay technology.

As a Development Manager, you will report to a Development Director and ensure the game feature delivery is on time and within budget. You will support and oversee the project schedule and manage the team to achieve a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV.
• Provide project management support for your team, schedule work in alignment with project goals, track dependencies, identify, raise, and facilitate resolution of risks, escalate issues as required, and facilitate prioritization decisions.
• Work collaboratively with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
• Ensure each project setup and progress is in alignment with leadership expectations. Complete status reports at the required cadence.
• Establish processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and team members are engaged.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
• Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or equivalent.
• Experience in a software development environment, including using tools such as Jira.
• Experience working with expansive teams with a variety of skillsets, experience, and backgrounds.
• Familiarity with tools such Miro, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and other project-tracking and reporting tools is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information, communicate risks clearly, and tailor messaging for different audiences.
• 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, with the ability to critically validate AI output and iterate effectively is an asset.

Benefits:

• Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)
• 10 days per year of sick time
• Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
• Extended health/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan to regular full-time employees