Development Director - Sports Tech Security

Electronic Arts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 141,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick time 10 days

Top-up EI/QPIP 100%

Health plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Vancouver is seeking a Franchise Development Director – EA SPORTS Security to lead operations, guide security development, data science, and security operations for our games, reporting to the Director of Security. You will manage teams, deliver large-scale projects, and partner with stakeholders at VP level and above.

The role blends people leadership with program strategy, requiring strong risk management, budgeting, and balance of quality/time/cost in a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale projects and teams.
• Strong ability to manage risk and drive security programs.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization, including VP and above.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and inspire project and people managers, while creating productive and meaningful relationships with the entire team
• Build and evolve an outstanding team
• Accountable for the hiring process to ensure qualified and diverse candidates
• Establish and assign franchise level goals from defined organizational goals; achieve project deliverables through managing the team at a franchise level
• Proactively assess and mitigate risk across the group
• Partner with stakeholders to manage scope and quality
• Make decisions around the balance between quality/time/cost, and direct the team accordingly
• Manage the team budget and budget planning process
• Apply process wisely not blindly

Skills

People management

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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 leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling video game franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, and EA SPORTS UFC.

Role: Franchise Development Director – EA SPORTS Security

We are looking for a gifted Operations leader to join our team. Onsite or hybrid based in Vancouver and reporting to the Director of Security, we are looking for motivated candidates with experience in managing accomplished teams and leading large-scale projects in dynamic environments. You should have a passion for teams and technology. This is a great opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team who strive for innovation and operational excellence in protecting our players to keep enjoying a fair, fun, and secure experience.

You will lead and manage the team's operations and execution in partnership with the Director of Security and Technical Director of Security. You will provide oversight of security development, data science, and security operations for our games. With an eye for what matters and balancing the scope of work across different contexts, you will deliver using large-scale systems. You will excel in partnership management and diplomacy with leaders throughout the organization including VP level and above.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coach and inspire project and people managers, while creating productive and meaningful relationships with the entire team
• Build and evolve an outstanding team
• Accountable for the hiring process to ensure qualified and diverse candidates
• Establish and assign franchise level goals from defined organizational goals; achieve project deliverables through managing the team at a franchise level
• Proactively assess and mitigate risk across the group
• Partner with stakeholders to manage scope and quality
• Make decisions around the balance between quality/time/cost, and direct the team accordingly
• Manage the team budget and budget planning process
• Apply process wisely not blindly

The successful candidate will have:

• People management skills, especially the ability to challenge and develop talent
• Project management depth
• Experience managing large projects, planning, budgets, delegation and implementing operational changes implementing operational changes.
• Risk identification and mitigation experience
• Project ownership; seen projects through despite obstacles and difficult circumstances
• You grow quickly from feedback and apply new concepts and procedures to maintain an outcome focus while dealing with change and you deal with ambiguity by asking questions or advocating for solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast and collaborative team environment
• Minimum of 8+ years project management or team leadership experience
• University degree of Bachelors or equivalent professional experience
• Skill in communicating across all levels and teams
• Experience in different project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile. PRINCE2 or PMP are beneficial, but not required
• CISSP or CISM certification would be beneficial, but not required.

Pay Transparency - North America

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) $141,400 - $204,400 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For Canada, 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 other incentive programs.

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.