VP of Development Operations, Studios COO

Requisition Number: 176710

Position Title: VP

External Description:

Vice President-Development Operations, Studios COO

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content, and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres. 

We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. 

Join us in driving the next revolution in games. 

Vice President-Development Operations 

This VP role, reporting to the COO, Studios, , leads a team that creates and administers processes to enable the best development practices and outcomes. This team will deliver a portfolio view of EA’s overall business, and guide analysis to balance risk across projects and content teams. You will partner with innovation leaders across the company to ensure that EA games set the standard for quality player experiences and new ideas. You will drive process that connects the strategic vision to the operational management of Shared Partner and Studio Operations teams. You will demonstrate the mix of business, technical, and managerial capabilities from the PC, Console, Mobile and Live Services arenas. This position can be remote or hybrid from an EA office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You will create executive visibility and ensure agreement on portfolio status, opportunities and risk mitigations. 

• You will lead and cultivate the Development Operations community, continuing to push the boundaries of the craft by promoting transformative strategic programs across Studios. This will include development and socialization of best practices related to knowledge/information management, efficiency, and predictability. 
• You will drive operational excellence in the Shared Partners groups through strategic initiatives, KPIs, business reviews, financial oversight, and a multi-year operating plan. 
• You will interface with stakeholders across development and corporate functions to drive actions & alignment across Shared Partners groups. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• 10 years of experience with broad strategic operational planning, delivering quality products within agreed-upon time frames and budgets. 
• 5 years of experience within games and entertainment, understanding game development cycles, complexities of production and business' nuances while partnering and influencing with quality verification, CTO, analytics, and Finance. 
• You have credibility building skills with many different departments of the business. 
• You have experience leading in a global organization(s) with multi-location development. 
• You have demonstrated ability to achieve results leading through influence. 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
º $238,000 -331,000
• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane):
º $238,000 -331,000

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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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: 162

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.