Development Manager - NHL

Electronic Arts Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Development Manager for EA SPORTS NHL in Vancouver. You will oversee the project schedule, support the Visual team, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture across an expanding team.

This role requires 3+ years in project management, experience with Scrum/Agile, and strong communication. You will work hybrid/onsite in Vancouver (3 days a week) and leverage AI productivity tools to optimize workflows and drive

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, including using tools such as Jira and Perforce.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with tools such as 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.
• Experience using Shotgun/Shotgrid/Flow is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support by scheduling work, tracking dependencies, mitigating risks, anticipating bottlenecks, and balancing project priorities with technical constraints.
• Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals. Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency
• 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

Scrum / Agile

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Game Development / Business or related field

Tools

Jira

Perforce

Miro

Slack

Excel

Google Sheets

Shotgun/Shotgrid/Flow

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.

Development Manager - EA SPORTSTM NHL

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.

EA SPORTS NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We’ve pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL. The EA SPORTS NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love

Reporting to a Development Director, the Development Manager (DM) ensures the game feature delivery is on time and within budget. You will provide support to our Visual team, and will oversee the project schedule and manage the team to achieve a high standard. This team works hybrid/onsite in Vancouver, 3 days/week: Tuesday - Thursday.

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, Artists, Producers, and Designers.
• Provide project management support by scheduling work, tracking dependencies, mitigating risks, anticipating bottlenecks, and balancing project priorities with technical constraints.
• Focus on the immediate team and identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals. Identify task-related processes to improve efficiency
• 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, including using tools such as Jira and Perforce.
• Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience working with expansive teams, mediation and conflict resolution.
• 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.
• Experience using Shotgun/Shotgrid/Flow is preferred.
• 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.