Development Director II

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Role ID 214928 Worker Type Regular Employee Studio/Department EA Studios - Full Circle 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

At Full Circle, we're redefining what it means to create and play together. We are the studio behind skate., an online, free-to-play, skateboarding sandbox set in an ever-evolving world. With cross-play and cross-progression, skate. moves with you, wherever you play. Creativity, connection and self-expression are at the heart of what we do. Join us to do the best work of your career and help shape the future of this iconic franchise.

The Development Director II will report to the Franchise Development Director.

Responsibilities:

• Manage work of a variety of disciplines that could include artists, designers, software engineers, QA and other production staff.

• You are the keeper of the character pipeline and support the content development team from one release to the next while ensuring quality, collaboration and communication.

• In partnership with Art Directors and Producers, you will build and evolve team processes; identify resourcing needs, provide challenges and developmental opportunities to ensure that all employees reach their potential.

• Provide line management to employees across diverse skillsets within a single project team

• Communicate regularly with the project team and coordinate dependencies with external partners

• Organize planning, scrum and sprint retrospective sessions with their team in an Agile development framework

• Assessment and mitigation of risks for areas of ownership

• Partner with production to manage scope and quality

Qualifications:

• 5+ years project management or team leadership experience

• University degree Bachelors or equivalent professional experience

• Demonstrate a high level of experience defining written requirements and reporting on team deliverables across all levels and organizations.

• Experience with multiple project management methodologies

• Experience delivering content using internal and external development teams

Pay Transparency - North America
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs)
PAY RANGES * British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity


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
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