Development Director

Electronic Arts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Career Development Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Job summary

An established industry player in the gaming sector is seeking a Senior Development Director to lead a dynamic team in Orlando. In this exciting role, you will oversee a large-scale project, ensuring it meets quality standards and deadlines while fostering collaboration and innovation. Your leadership will inspire a global team, driving operational excellence and navigating challenges with strategic foresight. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of gaming through effective project management and team empowerment, all within a creative and supportive environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, especially in large-scale projects.
• 5+ years in managing AAA game franchises or similar software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure project milestones are met.
• Manage risks and dependencies while driving team planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Project Management

Operations Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Project Management Tools

Job description

Locations: Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Role ID: 207996

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department: Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises and award-winning interactive technology. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games.

As a Sr. Development Director for EA Tiburon, you will work in a hybrid model at our EA Orlando Studio and report to the Sr. Director, Development Strategy and Growth. You will be accountable for the overall execution of a large-scale project, ensuring it is completed on time, within quality standards, and budget. You will own the risk registry and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the team has the tools, processes, and information to succeed.

Leadership Responsibilities

1. Lead a cross-functional, global team, creating an environment for autonomous execution.
2. Serve as the main point of contact for escalation issues, resolving problems effectively.
3. Communicate project progress to teams, partners, and upper management.
4. Inspire the team to achieve operational excellence and mentor operational leaders.
5. Develop strong working relationships with the team and key stakeholders.

Project Management Responsibilities

1. Lead the team through the full project cycle, validating sub-team plans and driving milestones.
2. Identify risks and dependencies, setting mitigation plans to minimize impact.
3. Guide the team in tradeoffs and prioritization, balancing business needs with technical constraints.
4. Drive team and resource planning, anticipating skill gaps and operationalizing solutions.
5. Design standard processes and identify project-wide improvements.
6. Manage budget and provide accurate forecasts of controllable R&D expenses.

Qualifications

1. 10+ years of project management and operations experience, including managing large or multiple projects.
2. 5+ years experience in project management on AAA game franchises or similar software development projects.
3. 5+ years of people management and leadership experience.
4. Experience with software development methodologies and processes.
5. Proficient in project management and collaboration tools, including JIRA.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences around the world. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. Our benefits program focuses on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.