Development Manager - FC

Game Companies; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a QA Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced software development environment. You will oversee project schedules, adjust priorities as needed, and drive risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in leadership roles in QA and project management, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of Agile/Scrum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years in leadership roles in QA and project management.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a software development environment.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum or Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely milestones.
• Adjust priorities as project needs change.
• Balance scope, timelines and overall project quality.
• Identify risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met.
• Ensure effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support QA team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Analytics & KPIs

Agile / Scrum / Kanban

TestRail / Xray / QMetry

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Xray

QMetry

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Game Development

5+ years

Project Management

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.

Description And 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.

Experience

• QA Project Managers are expected to have at a minimum:
• 5+ years of experience in a software development environment
• 4 years Project Management or Project Lead experience
• 5 years minimum of leadership experience
• Risk management and solutions oriented problem solving techniques
• Strong personal communicator comfortable communicating across technical and non-technical disciplines with the ability to influence where needed
• Strong understanding analytics and KPIs as a way of tracking product quality
• Motivated self-starter; capable of operating with some autonomy under minimal supervision, comfortable conversing within engineering disciplines with and eye to promote best in class quality principles
• Test case test management software experience i.e. TestRail, Xray, qmetry
• Bachelor’s degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Production/Development, Business, etc..A Master’s degree is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of production life cycle, tools, processes and execution planning
• Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira

Your Responsibilities

Project Management

• Oversee project schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones
• Modify priorities on the fly based on critical changes
• Balance scope, timelines and overall project quality
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met
• Ensure effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers
• Conduct regular meetings, such as stand-ups and planning sessions, to align team efforts
• Communicate project expectations and progress updates effectively
• Encourage partner engagement

Resource Management

• Determine and manage resource requirements for the project
• Handle capacity planning, scheduling, and tracking of tasks

People/Talent Management

• Manage, mentor and support QA team members
• Conduct performance reviews, career development and training
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment

Our Requirements

Experience and Knowledge / Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• 4+ years of experience in leadership roles in QA and project management roles
• 4+ years of people management experience

Skills And Abilities

• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and bug tracking tools
• Understanding of software development processes
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with white-box/gray-box testing techniques

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.

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.