Associate Development Manager

3 Hours ago • 1 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Development Manager will ensure smooth project execution, coordinating designers, software engineers, artists, QA, and other staff. They will manage project schedules, facilitate team collaboration, and report to the Development Director, partnering with Producers and Directors. Responsibilities include team building and management, execution of project tasks, and project management through sprint planning and schedule building. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time, within quality standards, and within budget for the American Football Live team pod. The role requires fostering working relationships and participating in hiring.
Must have:
  • 1+ years project management or team leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies

Job Details

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.    THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE LOCATED IN ORLANDO, FL AND WOULD REQUIRE   BEING IN THE OFFICE 3 DAYS PER WEEK  We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators  and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as  diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit   is your imagination.  We’re looking for an Associate Development Manager who will help ensure a smooth execution of projects. You will be an important contributor to the operations team responsible for supporting our Studio. At EA, ADMs coordinate a variety of disciplines including designers, software engineers, artists, QA and other production staff. DMs are the keepers of the project schedule, facilitating the development team’s movement from one project phase to the next while promoting effective collaboration and communication. You will report to the Development Director and partner with Producers and Directors to ensure that the work within our American Football Live team pod is managed on time, to quality, and within budget. Role Responsibilities: Team Building and Management  ·You will people manage technical pod team members (software   engineers), identifying resourcing needs and providing challenges and opportunities   to ensure that all employees reach their potential.  ·You will foster working relationships within and beyond your assigned   pod, in close partnership with Technical Directors, to help bring projects to successful  completion.  ·You will participate in the hiring process for new candidates. Execution:  ·You will institute and assign task goals from defined project goals; you will   achieve.  ·You will mitigate risk for assigned scope.  ·You will monitor capacity (resource balance) and partner with production to  manage scope and quality.  ·You will communicate with project teams and coordinate requirements with  external partners. Project Management: ·You will orchestrate sprint planning and retrospectives, promoting best   practices for task tracking.  ·You will build overall project schedules (roadmaps) based on individual task  estimates for production and communicate progress to our partners across  projects.  ·You will maintain and own team projects and backlogs. Role Requirements:  ·1+ years project management or team leadership experience.  ·Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.  ·Knowledge of different project management methodologies such as Waterfall  and Agile in a software development setting.


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.

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