Head of Studio Development

Requisition Number: 157408

Position Title: Sr DPD

External Description:

We are DICE Stockholm

 

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

 

Role Overview

 

EA is seeking a Head of Studio Development for our DICE studio in beautiful Stockholm that will report to the VP/GM of the Studio. We are looking for a professional with in-depth knowledge of game development acquired by having led the delivery of AAA game franchises. This role requires highly developed relationship building skills, the ability to build credibility and influence within and outside the Studio. It also requires comfort in using multiple leadership and partnering styles (e.g. coach; mentor; directive/prescriptive as required), and an ability to engage, lead, and influence meaningfully at all levels.

 

Outcomes will include successfully managing to project on-time predictability and quality targets, business unit (BU) budgets, including the BU resource plan while achieving established BU responsibility profit (RP) targets. 

 

Core responsibilities include:

 

Leadership

• In partnership with the Head of Operations and local leadership team, implement the BU roadmap and supporting execution plan.
• Partner and review with Studio Sr Producers and Franchise Development Directors on franchise planning and execution. 
• Develop, maintain and publish BU KPI’s that track project quality, delivery, and financial status and risks.

 

Product Development

• Validate and audit cross franchise development plans.
• Conduct plan reviews with each of the franchise teams according to milestone gates; ensure consistent delivery and the leadership team has a strategy to execute against key milestones as well as robust mitigation plans developed as risks surface.
• Own alignment of studio franchise requirements in partnership with external or central team partners. Provide resolution to project escalation between studio teams and partner organizations where necessary.
• Own development process improvement for BU. Through direct and dotted-line reports drives transparent, predictable and value-add processes for quality product delivery and drives efficiencies and new ways of thinking with a goal of increasing profitability.
• Play a key role in shaping the development processes for the groups in partnership with other key stakeholders and exec.

 

Business Management

• Responsible for the development  budget planning process, working closely with the Head of Operations, finance partners and the Franchise leadership teams.  Responsible for executing against a BU-approved budget.  
• Establish an environment where franchise leaders can effectively manage and measure the AEM components of their games and are measured on their ability to achieve KPI’s for these components.

 

Job Qualifications 

• 10+ years’ experience in game development.
• Successful track record in leading the project delivery of AAA game franchises
• Significant project and risk management experience.
• Proven experience in providing complex project solutions across multiple disciplines that consider process and technology.
• Experience in the development and delivery of games-as-a-service considered a strong plus
• Strong understanding of the key components of building and delivering software as a service a plus.

 

Required Capabilities 

• Strong leadership skills: ability to challenge and influence a variety of stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can identify and solve problems.
• Excellent change management skills, i.e., comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, yet able to set priorities and execute on commitments.
• Flexible and agile: ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to prepare/present high impact business cases/analyses/recommendations to exec team.
• Able to effectively and quickly build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence and confidence.
• Possess passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results; highly action oriented.

 

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

 

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

 

Although we enjoy working hard at DICE, we respect and value our employees’ personal lives. A good work-life balance is something we practice and maintain even during high-intensity periods.

 

Next Steps

 

We ask that you apply online with a combined CV and introduction letter in English.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

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Nous sommes une équipe internationale de spécialistes de la création, de la narration, de la technologie, de la génération d’expériences, de l’innovation et bien plus encore. Nous pensons que nos équipes doivent être aussi diversifiées que nos communautés afin de créer des jeux et des expériences inoubliables. Chez Electronic Arts, la seule limite est votre 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: 95

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À propos d'Electronic Arts

Toutes nos actions sont tendues vers le même objectif : transmettre l'envie de jouer. Au travers de nos jeux innovants, de nos services novateurs et de nos technologies de pointe, nous offrons des possibilités infinies à des millions de fans dans le monde entier.

 

Nous cherchons des personnes inclusives et collaboratives aux points de vue variés pour enrichir notre culture et nous stimuler. Grâce à notre programme d’avantages sociaux, nous adoptons une approche holistique centrée sur le bien-être physique, émotionnel, financier, professionnel et communautaire pour soutenir les membres de notre personnel à chaque chapitre de leur vie. Nous fournissons un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux garantissant une vie équilibrée et offrant notamment des congés payés, des congés parentaux, des jeux gratuits et bien plus encore. Notre objectif est de fournir un environnement de travail sûr et bienveillant qui vous permet de vous épanouir sur le plan personnel comme sur le plan professionnel.

 

Electronic Arts souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances. Nous prenons nos décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de pays d’origine, d’hérédité, de sexe, de genre, d’identité ou d’expression de genre, d’orientation sexuelle, d’âge, d’informations génétiques, de religion, de handicap, d’état de santé, de grossesse, de situation familiale, d’ancienneté ou de tout autre facteur protégé par la loi. Nous étudions également les candidatures des personnes qualifiées possédant un casier judiciaire, conformément à la loi en vigueur. Par ailleurs, EA aménage l’environnement de travail pour les personnes en situation de handicap, conformément à la loi en vigueur.