Development Director (Tech Group) - UFC (10 month FTC)

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. EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment with over 25 years of innovation, passion, and connecting millions of players across the globe to their favorite sports, teams, and players. The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers the electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe, delivering fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through inventive gameplay technology. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the EA SPORTS UFC team is on a mission to become the world's greatest fighting game. If you're passionate about building immersive digital entertainment, this is the role of a lifetim The Role Reporting to a senior Technical Director, a Development Director will lead a team of engineers focused on technical initiatives foundational to multiple game teams. You’ll manage various technical projects that are crucial to enhancing the capabilities of our game development teams. Your role will ensure these projects progress smoothly while maintaining a focus on quality, collaboration, and communication.   This team works hybrid onsite (Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday) in Vancouver. This is a 10-month contract to begin with.   Your Responsibilities

• Build and Evolve Teams: Identify resourcing needs, provide challenges and development opportunities to help engineers reach their potential.
• Foster Relationships: Develop strong working relationships within the team and with external partners, impacting project success.
• Technical Project Management: Manage technical projects across multiple teams, coordinating dependencies and ensuring timely delivery.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively address risks related to scope and quality to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Task Management: Establish and assign tasks from defined project goals, ensuring project deliverables are met at a broader level.
• Scheduling: Develop project schedules, determine task dependencies, and allocate resources effectively.

  Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years project management or team leadership experience, with 4+ years of management experience working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Experience in managing tech-focused projects is a bonus.
• University degree, Bachelor's, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication skills across all levels and organizations.
• Experience in project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile.

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). 

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