Engineering Program Manager

Requisition Number: 155275

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

What an Engineering Program Manager Does at EA

This role must possess a balance of analytical problem solving, project management, technical and client management skills. Candidate should have a proven track record in program/project managing technical, cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex systems within established cost, schedule, and performance goals. The ideal candidate will also be well versed in best practices around product development, enterprise systems, and release management. To be successful in this role, a candidate requires strong customer focus, technical aptitude, a deep understanding of all aspects of the software development processes and excellent cross-team collaboration skills.

 Primary ‘Point of Contact’ and representative for the Systems Test engagements for Sr. Management across the organization
 Manages Planning, Scheduling, and Delivery of highly complex Systems Test projects within the agreed upon timeline and budget
 Collaborates within a cross-functional matrix organization to track and resolve dependencies, risks, and issues
 Active participation in making “system quality” related analyses and decisions in the team to support a quality risk assessment
 Owns preparation and delivery of executive level presentations to communicate the overall quality risk assessment before game launches
 Conducts post-mortems for all engagements and develops relevant process improvement plans for future engagements
 May require some domestic and international travel

The Next Great EA EPM also needs to have:

 Over 4 Years’ Experience in a technical project or program management role for high-complexity Engineering Projects within the game development, software development, Systems Test and/or IT space
 Experience in managing high-profile programs/projects that have Executive visibility and need collaboration with global teams
 4+ years prior experience in software development and/or test of complex systems
 Experience in creating and delivering Sr. management/executive level presentations
 Other Skills & Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
 Strong technical and project management skills (PMP Certification is a plus)
 Ability to understand and explain technical challenges/concepts to non-technical people
 Intermediate to expert skills with project management tools such as MS project, Hansoft, JIRA and other Microsoft productivity tools, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
 Experience with software test and development tools would be a plus
 Passion for gaming will be a huge plus
 Must possess excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skill

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Days Open: 34

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.