Electronic Arts is seeking a Development Director to lead the delivery of complex, highly technical programs across one of its game development teams while supporting tool development for the wider organization.
The Development Director will report to the Lead Development Director for NHL and collaborate with operational and project management individuals to ensure consistency and smooth daily execution.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical projects, including AI capability and efficiency
- Provide strong career management to direct reports, identifying growth opportunities and setting clear expectations
- Define and maintain technical project roadmaps, translating complex engineering requirements into clear milestones and delivery plans
- Drive sprint planning processes, ensuring the team adheres to Waterfall principles while continuously improving planning rigor and execution discipline
- Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate technical and project risks
- Partner with engineering leads and AI/ML teams to ensure technical feasibility and sound design decisions
- Establish and track clear KPIs and delivery metrics, surfacing progress, variances, and risks to senior stakeholders
The ideal candidate will have:
- 6+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on highly technical projects and AI efficiencies
- 3+ years of team leadership experience, including direct people management and career development of technical staff
- Experience leading complex, multi-workstream projects from start to finish
- Familiarity with AI/ML development lifecycles and the unique delivery challenges of building intelligent systems
- Proficiency with Agile and hybrid project management methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to translate technical complexity for non-technical audiences and vice versa
Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, and free games.
