Development Manager - EA Sports FC

at  Electronic Arts EA

Description & Requirements
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.
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 – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.
Building on an incredible 30 year foundation, we’re redefining football with EA SPORTS FC - a genre-leading ecosystem of interactive experiences, bringing a global community of football fans closer to The World’s Game. Together, we’re taking the largest football club in the world to new heights – and this is just the beginning! With more opportunity than ever to innovate and create new, authentic experiences that bring joy, inclusivity, and immersion to fans everywhere, we invite you to join us as we pioneer the future of football with EA SPORTS FC, and welcome everyone to the club!
As a Development Manager (DM) for the FC Content Production team, reporting to a Development Director, you will help manage a team of Content Producers to deliver high-quality content for the latest and live EA SPORTS FC game. You will be responsible for managing the production process, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage a development team that primarily consists of Content Producers.
• Host daily stand-up meetings and ensure the team is following procedures for work prioritization.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of content production campaigns.
• Manage sprint planning, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with Production Leads.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and partners, including design, engineering, and QV.
• Support capacity planning, identifying and communicating any resource constraints or challenges.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including delivery of regular status updates.
• Anticipate risks, mitigate blockers and provide management escalation where needed.
• Identify team challenges and implement agile methodologies to optimize workflows and productivity.

Your Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, 3D Arts.
• Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment (Jira, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and Miro), plus software or tooling automation experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Comfortable public speaking, talking through solutions and distilling information.
• Experience with formal communications, publishing reports or partner facing documentation is highly recommended.

• Manage a development team that primarily consists of Content Producers.
• Host daily stand-up meetings and ensure the team is following procedures for work prioritization.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of content production campaigns.
• Manage sprint planning, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with Production Leads.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and partners, including design, engineering, and QV.
• Support capacity planning, identifying and communicating any resource constraints or challenges.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including delivery of regular status updates.
• Anticipate risks, mitigate blockers and provide management escalation where needed.
• Identify team challenges and implement agile methodologies to optimize workflows and productivity