Electronic Arts creates superior entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans worldwide. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects globally. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are stimulated, and ideas matter. A team where everyone can play.
EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We've pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.
The EA SPORTS NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It'll be what you love.
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 the systems team and oversee the project schedule and manage the team to achieve a high standard. The team works hybrid/onsite in Vancouver, 3 days a week: Tuesday – Thursday.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, and Designers.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, provide management escalation, project prioritization, make trade-offs, balance needs versus technical constraints, and promote initial partner deployments.
- Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals. Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency.
- Ensure each project setup meets the specifications with regular status reporting and capacity plan updates.
- Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and staff are trained in expectations.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of Project Management Experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Business, 3D Arts, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
- Stakeholder management experience with cross-functional and/or distributed teams.
- Experience working with expansive teams, mediation, and conflict resolution.
- 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.
Benefits: Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including physical, emotional, financial, work-life, and collective well-being programs to support a balanced life. Benefits may include health coverage, mental health support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leave, free games, and more.
