Development Director II - Frostbite

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Game Production • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

EA is seeking a Development Director II to join the Frostbite Sports and skate team. Reporting to the Director of Engine Development, this role blends project and people management, leading multiple teams. Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine, allowing adaptability and prioritization in game development. Responsibilities include project planning for internal/external teams, roadmap development, resource allocation and management, risk mitigation, status reporting, KPI development, team motivation, process improvement, and collaboration. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management, 3+ years managing software engineers, and 5+ years in game or game engine development, experience managing large programs in distributed teams, experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira, JAAS), and a passion for teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Must have:
  • 5+ years project management experience
  • 3+ years managing software engineers
  • 5+ years game/engine development experience
  • Large program management in distributed teams
  • Managing multiple teams concurrently
  • Proficient in Atlassian Suite (Jira, JAAS)
Perks:
  • Paid time off
  • New parent leave
  • Free games

Job Details

We are looking for a Development Director to join the Frostbite Sports and skate team. The Development Director Role reports to the Director of Engine Development in Frostbite and as a Development Director, you will combine people and project management skills while leading multiple teams.

Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine that comes equipped with many tools and technologies designed to build incredible games. Our in-house engine offers the unique ability to adapt to each game while working hand-in-hand to prioritize what to build. Our goal is to empower creators all over the world to bring their best ideas to life by creating an engine that amplifies innovation across every discipline.

Responsibilities:

  • Help us create the planning of multiple projects supporting our internal or external teams.

  • Develop a roadmap by collaborating with our teams, and partners and bring it through to completion.

  • Identify resourcing needs.

  • Manage resource allocation, forecasting for financial submission

  • Manage risks, understand the impact, and delineate urgency/severity.

  • Provide regular status reporting on progress.

  • Develop and maintain project KPIs that track project quality, delivery, and predictability.

  • Motivate the team and promote collaboration

  • Build processes and efficiencies

Qualifications:

  • You have experience in project management (5+ years)

  • You have experience managing software engineers (3+ years)

  • You have experience working on game or game engine development (5+ years)

  • You have experience managing large programs in a distributed team environment

  • You have experience managing multiple teams in parallel

  • You have experience in Atlassian Suite (Jira, JAAS)

  • You love working with teams, you value diversity, equity, and Inclusion

  • Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and a hunger for learning new techniques

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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