Development Manager

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment - connecting hundreds of millions

around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

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 unrivaled authenticity. With more opportunity than ever to

design, innovate and create new, immersive experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and connection to

fans everywhere, we invite you to join our passionate and dynamic team as we pioneer the future of

football fandom.

Reporting to a Lead Development Director, a Development Manager (DM) ensures the delivery

of a game feature is on time and within budget. You as the DM will oversee the project schedule

and manage the team to achieve a high standard.

Responsibilities:

● Work with Development Managers/Development Directors to implement processes and

practices that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently, on time and on

budget.

● Ensure each project setup meets the milestones with regular status reporting and

capacity plan updates.

● Keep the team and partners’ teams informed on development results, schedule, and

changes.

● Identifies task-related processes to improve efficiency and drives effective, measurable

process improvements to support the team's delivery and execution.

● Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and find creative solutions to

achieve results.

● Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes

are documented, and staff are trained in expectations.

● Manage professional development plans and conduct regular one-on-ones with direct

reports, playing a critical role in supporting them in their career development and

growth.

Experience:

● Minimum of 3 years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with

production lifecycles, processes and project planning.

● Detail oriented, organized and focused on quality

● Excellent people manager skills, with a demonstrable track record of supporting direct

reports in their professional development.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with different

organizational levels, as well as ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.

● Ability to rationalize decisions in a clear and objective manner

Bonus:

● Scrum Master or Agile Coach experience

● Experience working as a software engineer

● Experience with distributed development across multiple locations

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications

● Game development experience

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). 

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$74,100 - $102,000 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including 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. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.