Development Director - Engine

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Join the Battlefield Engine team as a Development Director and help shape the future of Battlefield.

As part of the Foundational Tech organization, the Engine team plays a critical role in supporting Battlefield development teams across regions—including Sweden, the UK, the US, and Canada. This cross-functional, geographically distributed team is dedicated to developing core technology and providing game development services in the Battlefield Engine

As Development Director, you'll lead advanced technically experienced Software Engineering teams. Your leadership will directly influence the player's experience across our Battlefield titles. You will report to Development Director in Madrid. We are considering hybrid working options within the Montreal area to apply.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with 4+ years of management experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Solid comprehension of lean, Agile, and waterfall methodologies.
• Organized and focused on stakeholder management and working within a distributed development across multiple locations.
• Solid experience working with deep technical teams.
• Ability to work with different organizational levels, and the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Service-oriented approach with experience in live operations or service operations teams.

Desirable Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Agile, PMP/PMI, or PRINCE certifications.
• Experience with financial or business reporting.
• Experience working with non-technical teams in a technological environment.
• Game development experience.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operational aspects of the team(s), including project reporting, risk management, capacity planning, and efficiency processes.
• Work with the team leadership to define the team strategy and lead the team in execution against milestones and main deliverables.
• Partner with DDs to identify dependencies including financial, development, analytical, and creative teams.
• Implement operational changes and processes to ensure unified and motivated teams.
• Provide solutions, balance priorities, and find creative solutions to achieve results.
• Report project and team KPIs that track team performance.
• Establish regular communication with the team and partners to provide project status updates.
• Keep the team and partners' teams informed on development of results, schedule, and changes.

About Electronic Arts

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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.

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