Development Director (Technical Delivery Manager) - Creative Innovation

Electronic Arts (EA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 122,300 - 170,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 3 weeks

Sick time 10 days

EI/QPIP top-up

Health/dental/vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus & equity eligibility

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Delivery Lead to guide a diverse software development team, translating product strategy into executable plans and overseeing delivery from planning through release.

You will collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and QA to deliver high-quality software, mentor a small team of engineers and a UI designer, and drive continuous improvement and agile delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or program management experience leading software development projects.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching and employee development.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle and collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Experience leading Agile software delivery, including sprint planning and ceremonies.
• Experience monitoring delivery against plans, identifying risks, and managing dependencies.
• Interest in modern software development practices and AI-enabled technologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate product strategy into executable delivery plans and lead delivery from planning through release.
• Manage Agile delivery, increase sprint ceremonies, monitor execution, ensure high-quality delivery.
• Anticipate delivery challenges and lead solutions across teams and partners.
• Monitor delivery health with Engineering, QA, and Product partners; prioritize technical debt.
• Support and develop direct reports while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Lead a team of ~5 direct reports including Software Engineers and a UI Designer, supporting growth.

Skills

Project/Program management

People management

Software lifecycle

Agile delivery

Delivery planning

Team leadership

AI-enabled tech interest

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Central Technology is the force multiplier, accelerating creative opportunity and progress at EA. We're a world-class community of technologists, innovators, strategists, and orchestrators transforming interactive entertainment. Together, we power the platforms, AI-driven tools, live services, and infrastructure that ensure global scale, secure player experiences, and unlock bold new possibilities.

Creative Innovation sits at the intersection of emerging technology, creative craft, and game-making — developing the tools, partnerships, and breakthroughs that help EA's studios create more ambitiously. We innovate alongside game teams, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and our work reaches players through the world's most beloved games.

Reporting to a Development Director, you will be the delivery lead for a diverse software development team building internal platforms and tools for EA studios. Working with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Technical Artists, you will translate product strategy into executable plans and lead delivery from planning through release. You will help the team deliver predictable, high-quality software while encouraging continuous improvement across delivery processes and team operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers, Technical Directors, Engineers, Designers, and Technical Artists to translate product strategy goals. This translation process involves creating executable delivery plans, including scope definition, work breakdown, estimation, sprint planning, and release planning.
• Manage Agile delivery for the team by increasing sprint ceremonies, monitoring execution against plans, and ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery through scope, risk, and dependency management.
• Anticipate delivery challenges and organisational gaps before they become blockers, taking ownership to lead solutions across teams and partners.
• Work with Engineering, QA, and Product partners to monitor delivery health, prioritise technical debt, manage resource allocation, and improve team effectiveness and software quality.
• Support and develop direct reports while encouraging a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Lead a team of approximately five direct reports, including Software Engineers and a UI Designer, supporting their growth, performance, and career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or program management experience leading software development projects from planning through release.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching, providing feedback, and supporting employee development.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle, partnering directly with Software Engineers, Designers, and Product Managers to define scope, facilitate estimation, manage dependencies, and develop realistic delivery plans.
• Experience leading Agile software delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning, delivery forecasting, and Agile ceremonies.
• Experience monitoring execution against plans, identifying scope changes, delivery risks, and dependency issues, and driving adjustments to maintain delivery commitments.
• Improve delivery processes, team operations, or collaboration beyond immediate project responsibilities.
• Interest in modern software development practices and AI-enabled technologies, with experience evaluating or adopting new tools and workflows to improve team effectiveness and delivery outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay ranges and benefits information described below.

• British Columbia (e.g., Vancouver vs. Victoria): $122,300 – $170,700 CAD (depending on location)

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 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.