Development Manager - EA SPORTS™ UFC

The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers an exciting experience for over 20 million players globally, delivering fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through innovative gameplay technology.

As a Development Manager, you will report to a Development Director and ensure timely and budgeted game feature delivery. You will manage a team of developers, provide project management support, track dependencies, identify risks, and facilitate prioritization decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV.
• Provide project management support, schedule work, track dependencies, identify risks, and facilitate resolution.
• Collaborate with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
• Ensure project setup and progress align with leadership expectations and complete status reports.
• Establish processes to define workflows, document processes, and engage team members.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning.
• 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 diverse 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.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to use generative AI productivity tools for workflow optimization and critical validation.

Benefits:

• Physical, emotional, financial, occupational, and community well-being programs.
• Customized benefits package, including health insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, and free games.