Senior Director, Executive Compensation

Electronic Arts (EA); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 216,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off

80 hours sick time

16 paid holidays

10 weeks baby bonding

Healthcare - medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Job summary

Electronic Arts seeks a Senior Director, Executive Compensation to shape and oversee global compensation programs, reporting to the VP Total Rewards. You will design incentives, govern governance frameworks, and partner with executives to attract and retain talent while aligning with EA's strategic priorities.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, Talent, and external partners to deliver integrated compensation programs and support mergers, acquisitions and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in executive compensation, incentives, rewards strategy, or related areas within global organizations.
• 8+ years designing, governing and administering executive compensation programs, including regulatory considerations.
• 8+ years collaborating with senior leadership to develop enterprise-wide compensation strategies.
• Strong financial acumen with forecasting and scenario-based analysis.

Responsibilities

• Shape and enhance EA's incentive compensation programs to support enterprise priorities.
• Lead governance and operating model processes for executive compensation for the Compensation Committee.
• Oversee long-term incentive program design balancing internal equity and financial effectiveness.
• Develop training and communications for program participants and leaders.
• Partner with Finance on forecasting and program operations, controls, and planning inputs.
• Collaborate with Talent, Global Compensation, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to deliver integrated programs.

Skills

Executive compensation

Incentives design

Forecasting

Governance

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

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.

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.

At Electronic Arts (EA), you will join us in inspiring the world to play by shaping executive compensation programs that support our mission and reinforce our commitment to creativity, inclusion, and positive play. As Senior Director, Executive Compensation, you will report to the VP Total Rewards and guide the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation across our global teams. You will partner with executive leadership and the Total Rewards team to deliver programs that attract and retain talent, while supporting our long‑term priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and continuously enhance EA's next generation of incentive compensation incorporating an understanding of public and private entity strategies and designs to support enterprise priorities, performance and competitive positioning.


• Lead the design of governance and operating operating model processes for executive compensation with the understanding of public and private entity environments, including charter, partnership roles, planning, analysis, and preparation of materials for the Compensation Committee and executives.


• Oversee long‑term incentive program design, developing approaches that uniquely support EA's businesses balanced with internal equity, financial effectiveness, alignment with talent strategies and ability to efficiently administer.


• Develop training, communications, and ongoing status to aid PE partners, program participants and their leaders in understanding the connections across the business from goals, results and into pay.


• Partner with Finance on forecasting and performance measures, and manage end‑to‑end program operations, controls, and planning inputs.


• Collaborate with Talent, Global Compensation, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to deliver integrated executive compensation programs, supporting global alignment and contributing to mergers and acquisitions due diligence as needed.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in executive compensation, incentives, rewards strategy, or related areas within complex, global organizations, and in both the public market and private entity environment.


• 8+ years of experience designing, governing, and administering executive compensation programs, including regulatory and compliance considerations.


• 8+ years of experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners to develop and implement enterprise‑wide compensation strategies and programs.


• Proven experience delivering complex compensation insights to executive audiences, with strong financial acumen and expertise in forecasting and scenario‑based analysis.

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

PAY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco)*$215,900 - $327,900 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full‑time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

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.