Program Manager, Player Inclusion

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Program Management • $122,400 PA - $176,300 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Electronic Arts is seeking a Player Inclusion Program Manager in Redwood City, CA. This hybrid role involves partnering with game development teams to create inclusive games that resonate with a diverse global community. The Program Manager will act as a primary advisor on cultural sensitivities and geopolitical context, review scripts and designs for global relevance, and manage programs and workshops to help studios achieve their inclusion goals. Responsibilities include vetting external consultants for representation strategies, tracking metrics, gathering feedback, and cultivating trust with creative and executive teams to support inclusive storytelling. The role requires 7+ years of experience in interactive entertainment, media, or technology with a focus on cultural analysis or inclusive design, subject matter expertise in cross-cultural dynamics or geopolitics, and proficiency in leading multiple projects in a fast-evolving environment.
Must have:
  • 7+ years' experience in interactive entertainment, media, or technology
  • Hands-on management in cultural analysis or inclusive design
  • Subject matter expertise in cross-cultural dynamics or geopolitics
  • Expertise in intersectional identities
  • Effective writing and research skills for concise guidance
  • Ability to lead multiple projects
  • High-quality decision-making
Good to have:
  • Experience or familiarity with video games
Perks:
  • 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
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus and equity may be eligible for certain roles
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Mental well-being support
  • Retirement savings
  • Family leaves
  • Complimentary games

Job Details

Player Inclusion Program Manager 

Redwood City, CA - Hybrid

At EA, we believe games should welcome everyone. Our Player Inclusion team partners with game developers to create authentic characters, worlds, and stories that resonate with players everywhere. As Program Manager, you will guide projects that ensure our games reflect our diverse global community. You will collaborate directly with development teams, guiding them through the game development lifecycle with advice, resources, and best practices. You'll help shape inclusive narratives, manage impactful programs, and support authentic representation across EA's portfolio. You will report to the Director of Player Inclusion. This is a hybrid work role.

Responsibilities

  • Be the primary advisor on cultural sensitivities and geopolitical context—review scripts, assets, and designs to ensure global relevance.

  • Partner with game teams to create scalable and tailored inclusion solutions.

  • Manage programs, workshops, and self-service tools that empower studios to meet their inclusion goals across EA's portfolio.

  • Identify, vet, and integrate external consultants and lived-experience partners to validate representation strategies.

  • Track metrics, gather feedback, and refine resources to increase adoption and impact.

  • Cultivate trust with designers, writers, producers, and executives to support inclusive storytelling.

What You Bring:

  • 7+ years' experience in interactive entertainment, media, technology, product development, or related fields, with hands-on management in cultural analysis or inclusive design.

  • Subject matter expertise in cross-cultural dynamics, geopolitics, or related disciplines.

  • Expertise in intersectional identities, which may include a deeper expertise within specific identities.

  • Effective writing and research skills that can lead to creating concise guidance.

  • Ability to lead multiple projects within a collaborative and fast-evolving department.

  • High-quality decision-making to address challenges in creative and practical ways.

  • Experience or familiarity with video games is a plus.

Come join a global leader committed to telling richer, more diverse stories. At EA, your work will shape the next generation of games—and the players who love them.

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

* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) * $122,400 - $176,300 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.


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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