Sr. Manager, User Research

Requisition Number: 173575

Position Title: Senior Manager, User Experience Research

External Description:

UX Research Manager - American Football

EA

Orlando, FL

We are EA—the world's largest video game publisher. You are probably familiar with many of our titles— FIFA, Madden, NHL, F1, UFC, Apex Legends, The Sims, and Jedi: Fallen Order to name a few. But what does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creativity, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

The Challenge Ahead

We are looking for a UX Research Manager who has a passion for evaluating the gaming experience. You are motivated and excited to build an accomplished and advanced research team shaping the future of EA games. Apply your passion for research and digital entertainment to help us remain at the forefront of the development of fun and creative gaming experiences. Lead and empower your team to help increase the quality of EA's products and work with design and production leaders to integrate usability and user research into the development process.

You will lead research for the American Football franchises and you will report to the Senior UX Research Manager responsible for sports, racing, and EAP titles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead researchers working across Madden and other sports titles
• Manage and review the execution of research conducted by the team
• Pioneer new methods for assessing user engagement, user behavior, and use of entertainment products
• Coordinate with design, production, and other research functions to maximize the value of user research

Qualifications & Skills

• You have an advanced degree in experimental psychology (experimental, social, cognitive), human computer interaction, human factors, or a related field, or equivalent industry and/or education experience
• You have 5+ years' industry experience in a related role with at least one year of leadership experience
• You can recommend actions using objective data and influence the actions taken based on that data
• You have excellent organizational skills and are passionate about helping teams succeed

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your 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: 70

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.