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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.
As a Development Manager (DM) for the FC Ultimate Team, reporting to the Development Director, you will help manage a team of Software Engineers to deliver high-quality features for FC within the most played game mode. You will be responsible for managing different project management processes, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
Your Responsibilities:
● Manage a development team that primarily consists of Software Engineers.
● Host daily stand-up meetings and ensure the team is following procedures for work prioritization.
● Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the assigned projects.
● Manage sprint planning, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with Production Leads.
● Work closely with cross-functional teams and partners, including design,
engineering, and QV.
● Support capacity planning, identifying and communicating any resource
constraints or challenges.
● Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including delivery of regular status
updates.
● Anticipate risks, mitigate blockers and provide management escalation where needed.
● Identify team challenges and implement agile methodologies to optimize workflows and productivity.
Your Qualifications:
● 4+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
● 3+ years of People Management experience
● Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business Management.
● Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment (Jira, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and Miro), plus software or tooling automation experience is preferred but not necessary.
● Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution.
● Comfortable public speaking, talking through solutions and distilling information.
● Experience with formal communications, publishing reports or partner-facing documentation is highly recommended.
● Proficiency in English both writing and speaking.