Senior Program Manager - Frostbite

Requisition Number: 169253

Position Title: Senior Program Manager II

External Description:

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER - FROSTBITE

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets.

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 with game studios across EA to ship amazing games. Frostbite powers some of our industries' largest and most appreciated games.

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.

Creating and applying creative technology in the gaming industry is not easy but it is often 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 to reach it so that EA Studios can ship the next amazing game. We are located across North America, Europe, and Australia.

What does a Program Manager do?

As a Program Manager, you will manage programs, projects, program increments, and releases spanning multiple teams and locations. You will work with the project managers on individual development teams to ensure that team capacity and projects are appropriately planned and staffed, and that dependencies and risks are being managed and customer value delivered. You will help create and manage development processes, including project and capacity planning, progress tracking, and team-wide collaboration and communication. You will keep the team, EA Studios, and the executive team updated and engaged with important projects.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

• You will report to the Director of Program Management for Frostbite
• Coordinate with engineering partners and product managers to prioritize projects
• Determine the resource requirements to meet the program or project goals
• Evaluate and resolve dependencies and risks and establish success criteria
• Achieve customer value using Agile development in a distributed development environment
• Manage development work, and communicate progress against committed deliverables
• Know and manage the impact of unplanned change

Team and Process Management

• Be a manager of a team of program managers, mentor and support their growth
• Monitor workload and recognize extra effort
• Lead departmental planning (i.e. resource, initiative, program increment, release planning)
• Design and help implement process improvements across groups and advocate for the team.

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of project and program management experience in a high tech company
• Experience in project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
• Experience with distributed development across multiple locations
• Experience with resolving conflicts
• Know how to get your message across at all organizational levels
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications

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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: 134

Can this position be remote?: 1

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.