Head of Product Development
Job Description
- Develop, implement, and oversee governance of best practices for the Product Ownership discipline within the QVS organization.
- Create innovation within product development, encouraging the use of the latest technologies and methodologies to enhance game testing processes.
- Champion the end-user perspective in all product decisions.
- Coordinate with the QVS Technical Foundations, AI/Innovation teams and operational leaders.
- Ensure the value of the product portfolio is clearly communicated and aligned with the QVS business goals.
- 8+ years in technical leadership positions including at least 4 years managing managers of developers.
- 5+ years in product ownership including at least 2 years managing product owners/managers.
- Experience leading product or solution development in a composable architecture or micro-services environment.
- Exceptional relationship-management skills to support diverse stakeholders operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
- Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start in US, vacation 3 weeks per year to start in BC)
- 80 hours per year of sick time (US)
- 10 days per year of sick time (BC)
- 16 paid company holidays per year (US)
- 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (US)
- Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave in BC)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) (US)
- Retirement plan (BC)
- Bonus eligibility (certain roles)
- Equity eligibility (certain roles)
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Family leaves
- Complimentary games
Description & Requirements
Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and enhance gameplay. Their dedicated efforts ensure that we deliver entertainment experiences that captivate and inspire players and fans globally.
We are looking for a Head of Product Development to develop and lead our partner-targeted product portfolio within the QVS organization. You will establish and maintain high standards for product development, ensure that our solutions deliver clear value, foster innovation and support strategic build-versus-buy decisions. This leadership role requires a blend of strategy, technical expertise and management of the product ownership and engineering discipline. You will also work with important partners across the organization, on development teams and the QVS teams.
The Head of Product Development will report to the QVS Head of Technology and will work either on-site full-time or (potentially) in a hybrid on-site/remote manner.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and oversee governance of best practices for the Product Ownership discipline within the QVS organization
- Create innovation within product development, encouraging the use of the latest technologies and methodologies to enhance game testing processes.
- Champion the end-user perspective in all product decisions.
- Coordinate with the QVS Technical Foundations, AI/Innovation teams and operational leaders.
- Ensure the value of the product portfolio is clearly communicated and aligned with the QVS business goals.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years in technical leadership positions including at least 4 years managing managers of developers.
- 5+ years in product ownership including at least 2 years managing product owners/managers.
- Experience leading product or solution development in a composable architecture or micro-services environment.
- Exceptional relationship-management skills to support diverse stakeholders operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
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) *$241,300 - $327,900 CAD
- Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$229,100 - $334,600 USD
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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.
