Director of Product Management

Requisition Number: 157332

Position Title: Sr Director, Game Product Management

External Description:

Are you interested in defining the foundations for great software products? EA is looking for a talented, analytical, strategic, execution and impact-driven product leader. As Director of Product Management, you will partner with studio and game team leaders in a portfolio of studios that includes PopCap, FireMonkeys, and Pogo to define and deliver on new development and live services 

The successful candidate should have a proven track record of identifying customer needs, gathering requirements from stakeholders, building business cases, growing game monetization and engagement, evangelizing a product vision, working in a matrix organization and, most importantly, delivering delightful customer experience. 

Major Areas of Responsibilities 

• Partner effectively with game team leadership and creative leaders to ensure products are designed to sustain as a business over the course of years. 
• Be a leader, mentor, and connector to high performing PMs in studios in multiple locations around the world
• Influence the growth of the PM capability in partnership with PM leadership peers across EA Studios while increasing the visibility and impact of the discipline. 
• Develop strong partnerships across EA central teams (analytics, central tech, marketing, publishing, etc.) and align on business objectives. 
• Master and help deploy frameworks for best in class economy design in collaboration with game teams, taking into account gameplay, player motivations, genre, platform, and business models. 
• Advocate for goal-oriented/KPI driven feature, system, and tools design in development and throughout live service. Build an approach for measuring outcomes for every release across studios. 
• Drive strategic conversations with central teams on technologies impacting studios, champion best in class studio live service tools and tech needs. 
• Translate a deep understanding of the competitive landscape into clear product recommendations. 
• Partner with UED/UX/Design team to ensure that PM priorities are woven into delightful customer experiences. 

Job Qualifications 

• 5 + years product management experience, with focus on developing and servicing AAA games leveraging free to play mechanics 
• Detail-oriented with experience developing use cases, scenarios, business requirements, and product roadmaps 
• Experience running economies for several titles over multiple years in live service. Develops a framework for economy design taking into account gameplay, genre, platform, and business model. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management • Implementation orientation; demonstrated ability to translate strategic differentiators into innovative and detailed product requirement 
• Previous experience inside larger matrixed companies 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management 
• Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to manage a program "by the numbers" - must be metrics-driven 
• Ability to adapt and be effective in new situations in a highly dynamic environment. 
• Able to effectively and quickly build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence, and confidence. 
• Self-Starter who is able to identify and solve problems 
• Experience working with multiple teams across multiple locations 
• BA/BS required; master’s degree preferred. 
• Passion for gaming a must! 

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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.

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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.