Strategic Planning Lead (12 Month Contract)

Location: Austin, TX, USA

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Requisition Number: 157385

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

#WeAreEA and we exist to inspire the world to play. EA values creativity, pioneering, passion, determination, learning, and teamwork. We mean things like acting with curiosity, speaking up with original ideas, and committing to each other as one team.

We’re looking for all the best kinds of people to make great experiences for our players. The best people want a job that inspires them, while giving them room to enjoy their lives. And we want to give them that. We celebrate diversity and inclusion by creating a place where you can come to work and be yourself.

And we want you to join us. We’re hiring a Strategic Planning Lead.

This role is part of EA’s Customer Experience organization. The Customer Experience organization strives to make EA known for taking care of its players. We’re players taking care of players and people talking to people – whenever, wherever, and however they need us.

This is an individual contributor role supporting WWCE from the Strategic Planning and Business Management team. We are looking for someone who can execute within the strategic planning lifecycle, align with cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes, and lead efforts in a way that demonstrates alignment to and mastery of prioritization processes, standards, and best practices. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Planning and Business Management for Worldwide Customer Experience.

The Strategic Planning Lead will support Strategic Planning efforts by:

Helping to manage and evolve the strategic planning process by working with the extended leadership team
Managing WWCE’s project/program intake process, which includes:
- Driving prioritization decisions, backlog grooming, phase gate management, stakeholder coordination, and organizational transparency through reporting and other communications
Working with Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, and Execution leads to improve processes and standards as business requirements change
Providing continuous cycles of training and support for stakeholders
Supporting execution of the Strategic Planning framework with:
- Scheduling, agenda coordination, meeting room reservation, technical facilitation, and preparatory work oversight for recurring meetings and workshops
As needed, contribute to other projects across the Strategic Planning and Business Management team

A successful Strategic Planning Lead will have experience with:

Prioritization techniques
Strategic planning frameworks
Project or product life cycles
PMO standards and practices
Process improvement methodologies
Customer experience industry
Using data to support a business case

Skills and Experience

5+ years project management, PMO lead, or strategic planning experience
Bachelor's degree or higher
Organization, process initiation and management, negotiation, communication, change management and compromise
Ability to scope and propose the work needed for new engagements
Ability to identify root cause and recommend solutions, alternative methods, or process improvements
Demonstrated capability to create and manage a complete project plan
Mastery of PM tools such as JIRA and at least 1 PPM tool, such as:
- Planview, Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Asana, Wrike, Saviom, Hive
Flexibility and adaptability to changing business models and organization structures
Ability to visualize ideas and new concepts
Strong communication skills
Ability to develop trust with organizational leaders and influencers

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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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: 78

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