DD II

Requisition Number: 116562

Position Title: DD II

External Description:

Development Director-II

 

We’re EA—the world’s largest video game publisher. You’re probably familiar with many of our titles—Madden, FIFA, The Sims, Need for Speed, Dead Space, Battlefield and Star Wars, to name a few but perhaps what you don’t know is how committed we are to creating games for every platform—from PC to Console to Mobile. We exist to give our Players that Anytime, Anywhere access they demand. What does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative potential, be inspired by those around you and engage in architecting success at scale

 

Electronic Arts, India based in Hyderabad, is a sizeable 400 strong operation and is a key strategic location for the company.

As EA's first label dedicated to purely digital games, EA Mobile creates games for mobile devices and online environments that deliver seamless play Anytime, Anywhere and on Any Mobile device. From Star Wars to Simpsons to Plants vs Zombies, EA Mobile houses some of the most beloved Mobile Game IP’s connecting a market of more than one billion casual and core gamers worldwide. We pride ourselves in delivering engaging, accessible, high quality games to people of all skill levels and interests.
  
Slingshot Games represents one of EA Mobile’s most valued studio teams with highly talented mobile game experts involved in Game Design, Engineering, Art, Production, Product Management, Analytics and Community Management and the studio is responsible for some of EA’s Top mobile titles. We are looking for an accomplished Business Leader to join our Studio Leadership Team as ‘Development Director II'.

 

Job Description

 

As a Development Director-Operation, you will drive strategy, project planning and execution for a cross-functional development team to build, launch and support top-tier mobile games and live services; This is a key leadership role that involves a high level of interaction with team members, development partners, and product leadership. A key focus will be on outcomes, solving problems, and making things work (or work better).

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving a portfolio of mobile live services games from concept to live, accountable for meeting milestone commitments and quality target; Including establishing development framework, reporting, risk management, resource management, and budgeting.
• Responsible for building and leading a strong production team; oversee recruiting, onboarding, retention, coaching and mentoring staff. 
• Ensure the team has the best organizational structure, processes, and practices that allow them to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget.
• Drive efficiencies and new ways of thinking with a goal of reducing waste and increasing predictability.
• Foster an engaging, fulfilling and fun working environment
• Establish regular communication with team and key stakeholders to provide project status updates.
• Create, own, and improve all development processes, including effective implementation of agile methods
• Develop and maintain goals, budgets and plans (financial, staffing, project, spending, etc.) that improve the studio financial position and market viability 
• Directly manage studio administrative functions and staff, leveraging external resources as necessary.
• Negotiate and review contracts with outside vendors, partners (coordinated with corporate legal counsel)
• Hold Project Leads accountable for delivery of milestones, challenging and supporting them as necessary toward that goal
• Manage business relationships with external partners on all projects, including milestone discussions and delivery negotiations
• Monitor and manage forecasts, headcount planning, hiring, spending and other financial matters to ensure studio profitability, approving expenditures accordingly
• Improve processes throughout the studio (within and between development and operations)

 

This is a central position that will interface with all teams and all departments, so organizational and communication skills are important.  You’ll work with each of our internal department heads to develop timelines, resource projections, and budgets for each project.

 

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years experience in the game development, media tech, consumer internet, e-commerce or related field
• Experience managing groups of 35 personnel in the product development domain
• Negotiation, leadership, management and strong interpersonal skills
• Business degree preferred, or commensurate experience within the industry
• Ability to strategically evaluate trends in the game industry
• Open-minded and willing to learn from industry experts
• Mastery of project management (including Agile methodologies)
• Experience setting up and running project management tools such as JIRA or Hansoft
• Comfortable using Excel to track, model, and analyze data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound decision-making based on both data analysis and judgment
• Strong negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution skills
• High degree of initiative, takes opportunities to make improvements
• Ownership mentality: responsible, invested in outcomes
• Integrity

 

Leadership attributes

• Provide strong leadership to the team, inspire and motivate the team through personal example, enthusiasm, and dedication
• Build a resilient, capable team which embraces accountability, seeks opportunities to maximize their potential, and takes pride in their accomplishments
• Build an effective partnership with Producers and Product owners
• Establish trust and credibility with the Executive Producer and studio leadership
• Form close working relationships with discipline directors, provide regular coaching and mentoring
• Build effective relationships with supporting partner organizations such as Central Technology, Core QA, and First Party Certification

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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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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.