Development Manager

The Data Collection & Licensing group of EA Sports FC Live is seeking a Development Manager with project management expertise and a passion for football. This role focuses on ensuring the timely and budget-compliant delivery of project scope, making games as authentic as possible. The Development Manager will manage operational aspects, balance priorities, identify efficiency improvements, develop KPIs, and maintain strong communication with teams and partners. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in EA Cologne, Germany, and involves cultivating team culture and supporting operational needs.

Must Have

• Manage operational aspects of the team (project reporting, risk management, capacity planning, efficiency processes)
• Balance priorities and find creative solutions
• Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency
• Develop project and team KPIs that track team performance
• Establish regular communication with the team and partners
• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience
• Experience with production lifecycles, processes, and project planning
• Experience of a Scrum / Agile software development environment
• Proficient user of Jira and Excel/Sheets
• Used to work in environment that values collaboration and with remote teams

Good to Have

• Good knowledge of EA SPORTS football titles
• Football knowledge

Perks & Benefits

• Holistic benefits programs (physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness)
• Healthcare coverage
• Mental well-being support
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games

General Information

Locations: Köln, Germany

Role ID

211317

Worker Type

Temporary - with Benefits (EU & Malaysia)

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model

Hydrid

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.

The Data Collection & Licensing group of EA Sports FC Live is looking for a Development Manager with Project Management expertise and passion for football. Our mission is to make our games as authentic as possible, and that's why we want YOU. Our Project Manager ensures the delivery of project scope on time and within budget. As the next DM of EA Sports FC, you will report to the Development Director of Data Management in DCL. This is a Hybrid position with 3 days per week located in EA Cologne, Germany.

Responsibilities:

• You will manage the operational aspects of the team, including project reporting, risk management, capacity planning, and efficiency processes.
• You will balance priorities, and find creative solutions to achieve results.
• You will identify task-related processes to improve efficiency.
• You will develop project and team KPI's that track team performance.
• You will establish regular communication with the team and partners to provide project status updates.
• You will help cultivate a strong team culture through social initiatives, events, and engagement activities, while also supporting internal communications and essential operational needs.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
• Experience of a Scrum / Agile software development environment and a proficient user of Jaas/Jira and Excel/Sheets.
• Used to work in environment that values collaboration and with remote teams.
• Good knowledge of EA SPORTS football titles and football knowledge advantageous.

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.

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