Program Manager

Requisition Number: 156407

Position Title: Program Manager III

External Description:

We are Frostbite

Frostbite is EA’s state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. We empower game creators to shape the future of gaming and we achieve this by developing new engine features and outstanding tools. Our talented team from across the globe is dedicated to building new technology and working closely with teams across EA to ship amazing games. Frostbite powers some of our industries’ most visually stunning games with a deep player experiences in the industry.

What does the Frostbite team do?

We develop the Frostbite engine, EA’s state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Working on Frostbite means bringing the engine to some of the most acclaimed franchises in the business such as Battlefield and FIFA. Frostbite uses its proprietary technical advantages to empower game creators to shape games and push the boundaries of what they can achieve.

Create and apply new technology in the gaming industry is not easy but it is increasingly the difference-maker between an evolutionary game and a revolutionary one. Here at Frostbite, we are setting the bar high and have a team of great engineers who are dedicated and willing to ship the next game. We are located across North America (Vancouver, Edmonton, Orlando, Montreal), Europe (Guildford, Stockholm, Bucharest), and Australia (Melbourne).

What does a Program Manager do?

As Program Manager, you will lead and motivate the team with a focus to ensure good Agile development practice. You will improve development process, including project and capacity planning, progress tracking, and team-wide collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities: Project Planning and Management

• Determine the resource requirements to meet project goals
• Manage and track development tasks, and communicate progress against committed deliverables
• Estimate the impact of change requests, budget, and resources
• Ensure support issues and other plan interrupts are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Risk management

Responsibilities: Team and Process Management

• Promote the Agile development process in teams
• Dotted-line manage the delivery team (in partnership with Engineering Manager)
• Monitor team health, workload and recognize extra effort
• Guide departmental planning (i.e. resource planning, sprint/program increment planning etc.)
• Create and help implement process improvements across groups and advocate for the team.
• Partner with engineering and product leads in resource and talent planning

Experience

• 5+ years of project/program management experience in a high-tech company
• Experience in multiple project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
• Experience with distributed development across multiple locations
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred

What else is in it for you? Glad you asked!

At Frostbite we take care of our staff and have done so during our steady growth over the last decade. In addition to a great compensation package we offer our employees 10 EA games per year, massage every three weeks, a variety of sports activities and health care allowance. We have a collective bargain agreement with Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer and also provide our employees’ with occupational pension.

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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: 192

Can this position be remote?:

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