Development Manager(Quality Assurance)

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 Manager

About Us:

Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay.

Who do we work with?

You will work closely with the FC.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Development Director, you will oversee QA project planning and execution with your studio partners. Collaborating with development teams and QA peers, you will coordinate project schedules, strategize tests, and manage project metrics. You will be an essential part of the knowledge transfer process and communication with the game team and partner groups. In partnership with QA leaders, you will work towards enhancing QA practices, sharing expertise, and advocating for game design and implementation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Project Management
• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Balance scope, timelines and overall project quality
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met
• Ensure effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Team Leadership and Collaboration
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers
• Conduct regular meetings, such as stand-ups and planning sessions, to align team efforts
• Communicate project expectations and progress updates effectively
• Encourage partner engagement
• Resource Management
• Determine and manage resource requirements for the project
• Handle capacity planning, scheduling, and tracking of tasks
• People/Talent Management
• Manage, mentor and support QA team members
• Conduct performance reviews, career development and training
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment

Our Requirements

Experience and Knowledge / Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of experience in project management or team leadership roles in QA.
• 2+ years of people management experience

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and bug tracking tools
• Understanding of software development processes
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with white-box/gray-box testing techniques