Development Director (Project Manager - Firemonkeys)

Job Description

Locations : Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Role ID : 208179 Worker Type : Regular Employee Studio/Department : EA Mobile - Firemonkeys Flexible Work Arrangement : Hybrid Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Development Director (Project Manager) Firemonkeys, Electronic Arts' leading mobile games studio, located in Melbourne, Australia, is home to the preeminent Sims experience on mobile, The Sims FreePlay. We are looking for creative craftspeople to collaborate with. If you want to work with a team that values your voice and growth, read on! The Development Director will report to the Director of Operations. Development Directors (DDs) steer the team to success by building and maintaining project plans and schedules aligned with Firemonkeys Studio's strategic product roadmaps and live service game releases. Identify resourcing needs and offer coaching opportunities to help team members reach their potential. Cultivate relationships to aid in project success. Facilitate regular communication with project teams and coordinate dependencies with external partners. Celebrate successes and ensure all team members feel engaged and invested in their work. Project Management & Execution Collaborate with Product Owners, Production, and Quality Verification (QV) teams to manage delivery. Craft a viable Project Plan and Schedule to meet product roadmap goals, determining task dependencies, balancing scope and quality, and aligning partners to achieve defined outcomes. Refine established scrum ceremonies and development workflows to fit the needs of the team. Facilitate understanding of studio strategic goals and prioritise established tasks. Promote development best practices and contribute to the DD team's knowledge base within the Studio. Collect project metrics to create strategies for performance improvements and fulfil status reporting requirements. Qualifications: 5+ years of project management or team leadership experience. University degree or equivalent professional experience. Experience implementing and adapting project management methodologies, including Agile / Scrum. Proficiency working in a hybrid environment, communicating across all seniority levels. Success working in a collaborative team environment, building relationships based on respect, competence and confidence. Experience in talent development and career management is desirable. Experience working on live service games is desirable. What’s in it for you? A health allowance for private health insurance. Life and salary continuance insurance. An employee assistance program, including coaching and therapy sessions. An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers. 17.5% annual leave loading. Bonus end of year leave days. Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching. A fitness reimbursement program. A flexible work reimbursement program. Free EA games. Quarterly team events. 2 Development Days every 6 weeks. Unique Firemonkeys and Sims merch. We also offer bonuses and exciting EA stock options, as well as access to our employee stock purchase program. Creating amazing games starts with building a diverse team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. About Electronic Arts We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr