Associate Development Manager

Requisition Number: 168287

Position Title: Assoc DM I

External Description:

EA SPORTS is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment with over 25 years of innovation, passion, and connection of millions of players across the globe to their favorite sports, teams, and players. We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is a challenge. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the world.

Innovation, passion and team-work is at the heart of everything we do. Our studio in Madrid is looking for the brightest talent so we can continue to expand and create experiences that connect the world to play.

If you're passionate about your craft, this is the role of a lifetime.

THE ROLE

The EA Sports team is searching for a Project & People Manager to manage the development of the most popular video games in the world. A game like FIFA consists of many features and as a Project & People Manager you will ensure the delivery of one or more game features, while reporting to a Senior Development Director.

Responsibilities:

Project/Program Management

You will:

• You will manage a diverse development team which generally consists of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, and Designers. 
• Manage the development of multiple features in a Waterfall-Agile hybrid environment for outstanding entertainment products, having a relentless passion for creating high- quality player experiences.
• Be responsible for the planning of your assigned features and all associated work, continuously monitor and assess execution, organize product and project review meetings, and work with colleagues from other studios to adjust dev operations and plans as needed.
• Ensure that project and product objectives are achieved according to the established schedule and effectively managing all aspects of the plan.
• Help us manage risks, communicate status, identify challenges and create action plans to avoid, mitigate or remove them.

People Management

You will:

• Be a leader of the studio, actively supporting the continuous development of our operations, practices, and culture.
• Contribute to the recruitment process
• Manage the professional development of team members, establishing goals based on their personal development plans, aligned with our business objectives, and will continuously monitor progress through ongoing one-to-one meetings and quarterly conversations.
• Manage performance and conduct annual reviews together with peers and management.
• Resolve challenges in a collaborative way, ensuring team satisfaction.
• Be a culture champion for our studio and our community, an agent of change helping us continuously improve diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management and 2+ years of people management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), tools, and processes.
• Bachelor's degree (or training / experience equivalent to ) in any of the following areas: Computer Science, Game Production/Development, Business, etc.;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Hansoft), bug tracking systems (e.g. DevTrack, JIRA), data analysis tools and sound business and operations fundamentals.
• Experience working with distributed teams in a diverse and international setting.
• While our studio is in Spain and we love speaking in Spanish, this role requires you to be fluent in English and with great communication and interpersonal skills. 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

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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: 35

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.