Development Manager - EA SPORTS UFC

EA Sports; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

EA SPORTS UFC is seeking a Development Manager in Vancouver, BC, to lead cross-functional teams across Production, Design, Engineering, and QA. You will drive planning, scheduling, and risk management to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences on time and within budget.

You will foster a collaborative culture, leverage AI productivity tools, and partner with stakeholders to move projects through phases while maintaining visibility and quality across teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
• Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields preferred (Computer Science, Game Development, Business).
• Experience in a software development environment, including using tools such as Jira.
• Experience with large cross-functional teams and diverse skillsets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a development team which generally consists of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV.
• Provide project management support for your team, schedule work in alignment with project goals, track dependencies, identify, raise, and facilitate resolution of risks, elevate issues as required, and facilitate prioritization decisions.
• Work collaboratively with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
• Ensure each project setup and progress is in alignment with leadership expectations. Complete status reports at the required cadence.
• Establish processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and team members are engaged.

Skills

Project management

Agile / Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Budget planning

Scheduling / roadmap

Risk management

Communication

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Game Development / Business

Tools

Jira

Miro

Slack

Excel

Google Sheets

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.

Development Manager - EA SPORTS™ UFC

The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers the electrifying spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe. It delivers 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 lifetime.

As a DM on UFC, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of cross-functional development efforts across multiple teams and disciplines. You will partner closely with Production, Design, Engineering, Quality Verification, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality player experiences on time and within budget.

You will drive project planning and delivery predictability while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. You will be the keeper of the project schedule and play an important role in successfully moving the Development team from one project phase to the next, with a focus on quality, collaboration, and communication.

We embrace emerging technologies, including AI, as tools to help our teams work smarter, improve quality, and unlock new ways of solving complex development challenges. We are looking for leaders who are curious, adaptable, and excited to help shape how these technologies are adopted across the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage a development team which generally consists of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers, and QV.
• Provide project management support for your team, schedule work in alignment with project goals, track dependencies, identify, raise, and facilitate resolution of risks, elevate issues as required, and facilitate prioritization decisions.
• Work collaboratively with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
• Ensure each project setup and progress is in alignment with leadership expectations. Complete status reports at the required cadence.
• Establish processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and team members are engaged.

Your Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead Experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning
• Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in a software development environment, including using tools such as Jira
• Experience working with expansive teams with a variety of skillsets, experience, and backgrounds
• Familiarity with tools such Miro, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and other project-tracking and reporting tools is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information, communicate risks clearly, and tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different project timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to use generative AI productivity tools for daily workflow optimization, early-stage ideation, rapid prototyping, with the ability to critically validate AI output and iterate effectively is an asset.

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) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

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

In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

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.