Director, Product Manager - Gameplay (Apex Mobile)

Requisition Number: 173581

Position Title: Principal Game PM

External Description:

Drop into the excitement anytime, anywhere with the new battle royale Apex Legends Mobile™. Adapted from the award-winning Apex Legends™, the mobile experience has all the genre-defining action, best-in-class gunplay, and immersive universe that made the original a hit. Push the boundaries of competition with a diverse cast of Legends who bring unique skills and playstyles to the ever-evolving battlefield. If you’re passionate about bringing AAA-quality gaming to mobile devices around the globe, join our team as we build the ultimate battle royale experience with Apex Legends Mobile™.

Interested in owning monetization for one of the biggest mobile game launches of all time?

As Lead Product Manager on Gameplay, you will be accountable for the overall direction of the Apex Mobile gameplay vertical.  Partnering closely with the Lead Game Designer, you will represent the team and the business as you align on the direction of features like: Combat, Legends and Weapons, Maps and Modes, and the Competitive Integrity of our game. You will manage a cross-functional pod to formulate and execute on a long term roadmap shaping Apex Mobile’s gameplay direction.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in operating live, competitive, mobile games. You’ll have experience with  designing features, planning feature roadmaps, leading teams of product managers, and managing a pod of cross-functional resources. A strong attention to detail is required as this role has a direct impact on the player experience which is crucial to the product's success. As a captain of a cross-functional pod, you’ll create an inclusive environment to ensure the team feels heard.    

This role reports to the Head of Product Management and will work closely with our development team and design teams to ensure that our Gameplay systems are best-in-class, excite our players, and achieve our business goals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive strategy and vision for gameplay that will maximize lifetime player value and engagement.
• Provide a long-term roadmap for gameplay features. 
• Collaborate with other pod captains to create a holistic player experience, season over season 
• Develop forecasts for the product in collaboration with analytics.
• Drive KPIs and impact through data-informed decisions.
• Analyze the performance of gameplay features to inform strategic decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required -  desired focus of studies in Economics, Statistics, Business, Math, or Computer Science
• Proven and substantial impact on game KPIs
• Strong analytical ability - formulate hypotheses, methodology, and a clear action plan based on outcomes
• Deep understanding of competitive gameplay and various segments of players they attract.
• Powerful communicator
• Effective prioritization for self and others
• Experience managing high performing teams 

Bonuses

• Speaks Mandarin & English
• Graduate degree in quantitative or business disciplines
• Fluency in statistical modeling and modeling tools (E.g. Spreadsheets, Monte Carlo)
• Experience collaborating in a cross-cultural and remote setting

 

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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: 68

Can this position be remote?: 1

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.