Senior Program Manager

Requisition Number: 156777

Position Title: Senior Program Manager

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 leading-edge engine features and world class tools. Our talented team from across the globe is dedicated to building innovative technology and working closely with teams across EA to ship amazing games. Frostbite powers some of our industries’ most visually stunning games with deep player experiences in the industry.

What does the Frostbite team do?

We develop the Frostbite engine, which means bringing the engine to some of the most acclaimed franchises in the business such as Battlefield and FIFA. Frostbite leverages its proprietary technical advantages to empower game creators to shape games and push the boundaries of what they can achieve.

Creating and applying leading-edge 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, capable and willing to reach it to ship the next awesome game. We are located across North America (Vancouver, Orlando, Montreal), Europe (Guildford, Stockholm, Bucharest), and Australia (Melbourne).

What does a Program Manager do?

As a Program Manager, you will partner with the Product and Engineering Managers to drive execution and demonstrate end to end ownership of complex, cross group programs to successful completion. You will help craft and manage department wide development processes, including program increment planning, progress tracking, and team-wide collaboration and communication. You will also help lead the scaled agile transformation across the team.

Responsibilities

Program Planning and Management

• Manage multiple programs across many teams in a global environment
• Determine the resource requirements to meet programs goals
• Evaluate and resolve dependencies and establish success criteria
• Successfully deliver programs using Agile development in a distributed development environment
• Track and communicate progress against committed deliverables
• Estimate the impact of change requests on program schedule, budget, and resources
• Risk management

Process Management

• Coordinate the program increment process across teams; from planning to delivery and retrospective
• Drive scaled agile transformation, implement changes in process and tooling across the organization
• Design and drive implementing process and tooling improvements across teams

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of program management experience in a high tech or video games company
• Experience in various program management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
• Experience with distributed development across multiple locations
• Strong negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Agile at scale experience preferred

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus scheme
• Central location in Guildford (5 minutes from main train station)
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Stock plans
• Free onsite gym
• Employee discounts
• Rail season ticket loan
• Annual game points and digital download allowance
• Onsite café
• 25 days holiday (including 3 days company shutdown days between Christmas & New Year)
• Two annual staff parties (Summer & Christmas)
• Casual dress code
• Games Area

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EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。