Live Performance Optimization Manager

Electronic Arts; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Live Performance Optimization Manager to enhance operational efficiency through data analysis and collaborative initiatives. This role requires a seasoned operations professional with a strong understanding of live processes and the ability to drive impactful improvements. Join a creative team focused on maximizing player experiences and operational excellence.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role or operations or relationship management.
• Strong understanding of operational performance, with experience in achieving key targets.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth analysis to provide data-driven insights.
• Analyzing and communicating the current versus potential state of operational performance.
• Collaborating with various teams to deliver measurable performance improvements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Operational Performance

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Project Management

Job description

Locations: Austin, Texas, United States of America

• Galway
• Ireland

Role ID

209091

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

Fan Growth

Work Model

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. 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.

EA’s Fan Growth organization is responsible for elevating the experiences customers get from our entertainment and maximizing their fun. We’re obsessed with the experiences our fans have with EA. We value people who bring new ideas and perspectives to make Fan Growth a great place to be and be from. We celebrate inclusion . It’s just as important for us to create great experiences for our people as for our players. We’re looking for people who will show up excited to work and ready for fun. The Fan Growth organization is seeking a Live Performance Optimization Manager.

As the Live Performance Optimization Manager, you'll analyze performance data to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across our key metrics, queue management, routing, and staffing. You're a seasoned operations professional with a deep understanding of live processes, systems, tools, and workforce management. You have a proven ability to analyze data from the ground up, identify opportunities, and champion initiatives across teams. You make outcome-based recommendations to prioritize impactful work that drives improvement.

What an average day at EA looks like for the Live Performance Optimization Manager:

Conducting in-depth analysis to provide data-driven insights and making outcome-based recommendations that prioritize impactful work and drive operational improvement.

Analyzing and communicating the current versus potential state of operational performance, focusing on player experience, channel health, and financial metrics.

Identifying and addressing emerging trends early.

Collaborating with Product, Operations, Workforce Management, Learning & Development, and Process teams to deliver measurable performance improvements.

Monitoring and improving queue management and routing efficiency, staff utilization and demand management.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role or operations or relationship management
• Strong understanding of operational performance, with experience in achieving key targets
• Ability to work collaboratively, providing clarity and direction

If this role is for you, then you are:

• Creative – able to devise innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Motivated – eager to dive in, analyze, and collaborate to implement recommendations.
• Proactive – generate ideas and lead projects to enhance operations.
• Efficient – skilled at planning and executing changes for better outcomes.
• Curious – keen to investigate issues, ask insightful questions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative – a leader who fosters teamwork, and enthusiasm, and builds strong relationships.
• Achiever – driven by results, with a track record of success.
• Accomplished – proven professional achievements in operational excellence.

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.