Sr. Director Business Strategy

Requisition Number: 185364

Position Title: Sr. Director, Business Development

External Description:

As the Senior Director of Business Strategy, you will work with the President of EA Entertainment and Studio General Managers to shape the franchise strategies for some of EA’s most prominent brands and IP such as Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends and others. You will identify trends across the industry shaping the market for EA Entertainment’s franchises, and working with Studio teams to deliver that context and ensure implementation into franchise plans and strategies. Additionally, you will cultivate the professional growth of the next generation of talent within the Strategy function.

 

This is a Senior-level role reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer

 

Responsibilities:

 

Co-Develop Franchise Strategies:

• Be the thought-partner to the President of EA Entertainment and Studio GMs to define franchise strategies
• Integrate market context, studio creative goals, and technical capabilities into comprehensive franchise plans
• Provide expertise on the impact of changing technologies and market trends on EA Entertainment's franchises
• Align franchise strategies with the broader corporate strategy and contribute to its updates

 

Strategic Planning:

• Work with Business, Finance, Communications, and Executive Operations teams to communicate updates franchise strategies and ensure understanding of our long-term financial plan and investor narrative
• Monitor and evaluate progress towards strategic goals, providing transparent, data-driven updates to the CEO, XLT, and Board of Directors

 

Mentor Strategy Talent:

• Manage and Develop several direct reports, ranging in tenure from manager to associate level
• Be a mentor for early career Strategy Generalists, offering guidance on career development and professional relationships, including to those outside your direct reporting line

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Experience with corporate strategy within Entertainment or Technology industries
• Experience with Tech and Entertainment market dynamics, and latest trends around gaming
• Understanding of strategy frameworks in consumer contexts
• Financial knowledge with experience linking business initiatives and strategy to detailed financial plans
• Experience managing teams with the desire to mentor team members
• Experience influencing executives and driving agreement in a matrixed organization
• Experience presenting complex concepts and strategies to a diverse set of leaders and senior executives

US 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 and benefits 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 $202,700 - $308,800 USD Annually 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, 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: 29

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.