Associate Development Manager - EA Sports FC

1 Week ago • 2-5 Years • Game Production

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Associate Development Manager 2 (ADM 2) at EA Sports FC, you'll manage a team of Software Engineers, overseeing the delivery of high-quality features for the Ultimate Team game mode. Responsibilities include managing project processes, ensuring timely delivery, fostering collaboration, and working with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, QV). You'll plan sprints, allocate resources, communicate with stakeholders, anticipate risks, and implement agile methodologies to optimize workflows. The role requires experience in project management, Agile environments (Jira, Slack, etc.), and strong communication skills.
Must have:
  • 2+ years Project Management experience
  • Agile software development experience
  • Team management & collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication & reporting skills
Good to have:
  • Software/tooling automation experience
  • Experience with expansive teams & conflict resolution
  • Formal communication & report writing skills
Perks:
  • Paid time off
  • New parent leave
  • Free games
  • Comprehensive benefits program

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.

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.

Building on an incredible 30 year foundation, we’re redefining football with EA SPORTS FC - a genre-leading ecosystem of interactive experiences, bringing a global community of football fans closer to The World's Game. Together, we’re taking the largest football club in the world to new heights – and this is just the beginning! With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to fans everywhere, we invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC, and welcome everyone to the club!

As an Associate Development Manager 2 (ADM 2) for the FC Ultimate Team, reporting to a 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 process, 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 content production campaigns.

  • 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

  • 2+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.

  • Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business

  • 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.

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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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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