Development Manager - The SIMS

Requisition Number: 186126

Position Title: DM

External Description:

Hybrid to be based in our Madrid Office.

Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.

 

In this role you will be part of the reimagining of The Sims that players know and love. The Sims is one of the top selling PC game franchises of all time and The Sims 4 is by far our most successful Sims game. We have more than 70 million registered players of the base game. To date, The Sims 4 has shipped over 60 content packs and countless base game feature and quality of life updates. The Sims 4 continues to transcend being “just a game” and continues to be a positive force in people’s lives while occupying a unique creative space in the game industry. We're excited you're interested to learn more about how you can join our team and dream big. For more information about The Sims, follow @TheSims on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, like The Sims on Facebook, visit TheSims.com newsroom and tune into Behind The Sims on YouTube for the latest news and updates.

As a Development Director with Maxis, you will partner with producers, craft directors and peers to ensure the project is delivered to quality, on time, and within budget. DDs will also manage members of the development team, helping them grow their careers and skills within the studio.

Responsibilities:

• You are the project manager for a feature team.

• You guide the delivery of content and features across your team:

– Balance scope and capacity in collaboration with the team

– Work with Producers and craft leaders to uphold product goals and manage quality

– Conduct milestone planning, track team progress, and provide regular status reports

– Facilitate risk assessments and mitigation strategies

• You manage the hiring for your team; work with craft directors, subject-matter experts, and the recruiting team to define roles and responsibilities, interview candidates, and deliver equitable offers.

• You lead your team to seek constant improvements in processes and best practices.

• You manage the performance and career development of direct reports, guide individual development plans, conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews.

• You foster a team culture and environment that is diverse and inclusive.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project management and team leadership experience in game development, including at least 1 full development cycle of PC/Console game. 

• 3+ years of applied experience managing direct reports, driving personal career development and work performance.

• Applied experience in multiple project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile

• Proficiency with JIRA, Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions), PowerPoint or equivalent software.

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Electronic Arts Inc. to światowy lider w dziedzinie produkcji interaktywnego oprogramowania rozrywkowego. EA oferuje gry, treści i usługi internetowe dla podłączonych do internetu konsol, komputerów osobistych, telefonów komórkowych i tabletów.

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We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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Days Open: 2

Can this position be remote?: 0

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