Principal Product Manager

Electronic Arts (EA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Product Manager, where you will lead the development of innovative tools that enhance the gaming experience. In this role, you will define strategies for a live services toolkit, ensuring that developers have the resources they need to create exceptional games. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, promote best practices, and deliver customer value through cutting-edge technology. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of gaming in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Potential Bonuses/Equity

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product/program management or software development.
• Experience with game developer products and innovation in game tech.

Responsibilities

• Define a live services toolkit strategy to enhance developer experience.
• Collaborate with engineering on technical architecture and scalable platform capabilities.

Skills

Product Management

Software Development

Game Development

AI Integration

Microservices

APIs

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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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.

The EA Digital Platform (EADP) group powers the global EA ecosystem, providing foundational platforms like Cloud, Commerce, Data and AI, Gameplay Services, Identity, and Social. We create reusable capabilities that enable game teams to focus on making great games and building meaningful player relationships.

As product lead for Arrival, a proprietary content delivery tool, you will manage a suite of services for content delivery and player lifecycle management, making it accessible for creatives and scalable across EA.

Responsibilities

• Define a live services toolkit strategy to enhance developer experience, balancing customer needs and internal requirements.
• Influence product teams to create streamlined workflows, promote best practices, and ensure ease of use.
• Collaborate with engineering on technical architecture and scalable platform capabilities.
• Set and align on clear objectives and key results (OKRs) across stakeholders.
• Ensure effective decision-making through cross-team collaboration.
• Use metrics and feedback to guide continuous improvement of the toolkit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years in product/program management or software development, with at least 5+ years in product management.
• 2+ years working with game developer or producer-facing products, demonstrating innovation in game tech.
• Experience in defining product specifications that deliver customer value and understanding technical aspects.
• Experience with game mechanics, monetization strategies, and AI integration.
• Proven success in delivering enterprise solutions, including roadmaps and product launches.
• Understanding of microservices, APIs, cloud tech, and developer platforms.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams and cross-functional leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

EA offers competitive pay ranges based on location, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and potential bonuses/equity. Specifics vary by region.

About EA

EA values creativity, resilience, and curiosity, fostering an environment for growth and innovation. We support holistic well-being and are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity employment.