Description
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 on UFC, you will lead cross-functional development efforts across multiple teams and disciplines, partnering 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 professionals
- 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 define workflows, document processes, and engage team members
The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning
- Experience in a Scrum/Agile software development environment
- A bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Game Development, or Business
- Experience working with expansive teams and using tools like Jira, Miro, Slack, Excel, and Google Sheets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to use generative AI productivity tools for workflow optimization and critical validation
Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community well-being. The package is tailored to meet local needs and may include health insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, and free games.