Development Director II

General Information

Role ID

210824

Worker Type

Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

CT - IT

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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 Director II (Temporary)

Work type: Hybrid

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators 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.

Who We Are

Game Production Solutions (GPS) builds the technology that supports creativity at every stage of development. Partnering closely with game teams across EA, we develop solutions that bring ideas to life in-game, faster - empowering game makers to build the experiences that matter most and deliver unforgettable games.

Your Work With Us

As a Development Director II, you’ll provide program management leadership on a complex, cross-functional technology initiative. You’ll be responsible for building a comprehensive and actionable project plan that clearly defines scope, estimates, and resourcing needs. You’ll coordinate contributions across multiple organizations, actively manage execution, and ensure risks and dependencies are addressed. Reporting to senior IT leadership, you’ll deliver transparency and confidence through clear communication, enabling alignment and successful delivery across the organization

Responsibilities:

• You will develop a comprehensive, high-confidence project plan related to a technology shift which will impact some of EA’s largest games.
• You will coordinate across multiple teams, ensuring alignment on objectives, deliverables, and interdependencies.
• You will define and document project scope, estimates, and resourcing requirements in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• You will actively manage project contributions, driving execution, monitoring progress, and resolving risks or issues as they arise.
• You will provide regular, clear communication and status updates to leadership, enabling confidence in the overall plan and its execution.

Qualifications:

• You have 7+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in technology, infrastructure, or large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
• You have demonstrated success leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that span multiple organizations or departments.
• You have a strong background in project planning, capacity planning, scope definition, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• You have a proven ability to collaborate and build alignment across senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.
• You have experience with project management tools such as Jira/JaaS and using metrics to measure and report on delivery success.
• You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to executive stakeholders.
• Previous experience in the gaming or technology industry is highly desirable; former EA experience is a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$138,700 - $199,900 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.