Electronic Arts is hiring a Development Manager to join the EA SPORTS UFC game development team. In this project management role, you will be responsible for keeping the project schedule, moving the team through project phases, and ensuring quality, collaboration, and communication throughout the development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Manage a development team consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, and Designers.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, provide management escalation, handle project prioritization, make tradeoffs, and balance creative needs versus technical constraints.
- Focus on the immediate team, identify team issues, and suggest solutions related to execution goals.
- Ensure each project setup meets specifications with the Studio, with regular status reporting and capacity plan updates.
- Establish engagement processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and staff are trained in expectations.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with 3D art production lifecycles, processes, and project planning.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or 3D Arts.
- Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
- Experience working with expansive teams, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Nice to Have
- Experience using Shotgun/Shotgrid/Flow.
Technical Stack
- Jira
- Perforce
- Visio
Team & Environment
You will be part of the EA SPORTS UFC game development team and report to the Development Director.
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model and is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
