People Development Manager - EA SPORTS Central Platform team

Requisition Number: 162316

Position Title: DD II

External Description:

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports video games. 

The new EA SPORTS Central Platform Team partners with leading EA SPORTS franchises, including FIFA, Madden, NHL and more, to support the adoption of strategic technology development programs; including platform exploration, adoption and expansion. You will collaborate and impact various SPORTS development teams to support evolving and strategic tech development goals designed to reach more players in new places.

What does a People Development Manager do?

Reporting to EA SPORTS’ Central Operations Director, you will lead and be responsible for the personal and professional development of your team. You will ensure collaboration and communication with partner teams’ leaders. You will help with resource planning and assign team members to projects based on their skills and experience. You will help shape people’s careers and mentor the team in growing and reaching their full potential. 

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Build and evolve a cohesive & diverse team; identify resourcing needs, provide challenges and developmental opportunities to ensure that all employees reach their potential.
• Coordinate with project partners and product owners about skillsets requirements and resource planning
• Participate in the hiring process to ensure qualified hires are available to meet project requirements
• Develop working relationships with immediate team and those outside of the immediate team that have an effect on the completion of the project
• Communicate with project team and coordinate considerations with external partners
• Provide constructive feedback throughout the year to team members and guide their career development and progression
• Create inclusive environment and address any conflict on the team
• Help implement process improvements across groups and advocate for the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management or related professional work experience
• Leadership experience in a high-tech company, including managing direct reports (primarily software engineers)
• Experience in distributed development across multiple locations
• Evaluate and resolve considerations and establish success criteria
• Software development experience is preferred 

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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: 49

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