Development Director

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • $115,100 PA - $161,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Development Director at Electronic Arts, you will be responsible for project management, tracking progress, and managing deadlines for the Development Release Engineering (DRE) team. You will collaborate with Maxis and Sims game teams to understand their needs and timelines, translating problems into policies to mitigate risks. You will run stand-ups and retrospectives, track progress against team goals, comprehend and express technical solutions, maintain communication channels, and manage team health. This role requires a project management background and strong communication skills. This position is essential for coordinating deliverables and ensuring the smooth operation of the DRE team and its services.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of experience in a project management role
  • Interest in communication and categorization
  • Experience with Jira project management software
  • Experience managing stakeholder relationships
  • Practical experience with software development process
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies
Perks:
  • Hybrid remote/in-office schedule
  • Modern office environment with a gaming area
  • Opportunities to grow with game industry veterans
  • Excellent healthcare and 401k benefits

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. Development Release Engineering - Development Director We are DRE, EA's global automation specialists; a team of more than 150 staff based in EA studios across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. We work with our internal customers (EA's game, engine, product, and content teams) by providing services related to Build & Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Metrics Reporting, and Virtual Infrastructure. You will report to the DRE Sims Development Director and support the DRE Sims team. You will provide structured processes to track progress, manage deadlines, and balance priority of both planned and unplanned work. You will work with our partners on the Maxis and Sims game teams to understand their needs and timelines, help coordinate their many deliverables and projects, and translating problems into policies that avoid risk. Responsibilities: * Project management for team: Run stand-ups, retrospectives, etc. * Plan and prioritize on-demand requests against roadmap items * Track progress against franchise and team goals along defined performance metrics * Comprehend and express technical problems and solutions * Translate internal customer requests into clear and concrete tickets * Identify & improve communication and task workflows/processes * Maintain channels of communication with franchise teams * Manage Team Health by reducing duplicate work and celebrating victories Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in a project management role * An interest in the nature of communication and categorization * Experience with Jira project management software * History of setting clear expectations while managing stakeholder relationships * Practical experience with the software development process * Knowledge of software development production methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) Benefits: * Hybrid remote/in-office schedule * Modern office environment with a gaming area * Opportunities to grow with passionate game industry veterans * Benefits include excellent healthcare and 401k

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