Development Director - Advanced Technology (12-month contract)5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsElectronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.3 days/week onsite in our Burnaby studio.The RoleReporting to the Lead Development Director, a Development Director manages a variety of disciplines including artists, designers, and software engineers. DD's are the keepers of the project schedule and play an important role in successfully moving the development team from one project phase to the next while ensuring a focus on quality, collaboration and communication. You will partner with producers to ensure projects are managed on time, to quality, and within budget.Your ResponsibilitiesLead project planning and execution by defining scope, establishing realistic schedules, and maintaining clear priorities across multiple disciplines. Ensure project plans reflect quality targets, dependencies, risks, and resource requirements.Manage and develop high‐performing teams by providing clear goals, coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities. Apply situational leadership to support career development and ensure team engagement and health.Oversee day‐to‐day project execution, monitoring progress, removing roadblocks, and driving alignment across internal teams and external development partners.Manage partner relationships (outsourcing, co‐dev, centralized teams) by defining expectations, maintaining communication plans, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities, and monitoring delivery against agreed‐upon milestones.Identify and mitigate risks across schedule, quality, scope,



and resourcing in close partnership with discipline leads (e.G., Technical Lead, Art Lead, Producer). Proactively elevate critical risks and collaborate with partners to develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans.Drive process adoption and continuous improvement by applying standard industry and EA methodologies, identifying gaps, and contributing to improvements in workflow, collaboration, and quality.Contribute to hiring and talent planning by identifying staffing needs, participating in interviews, and supporting onboarding to ensure team readiness and long‐term capability.Your QualificationsMinimum of 6 years of project management or production leadership experience, including 4+ years managing people and/or teams in a collaborative development environment.Proven ability to manage complex, multi‐disciplinary projects using established methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.Demonstrated experience leading teams, resolving conflicts, developing talent, and fostering a healthy, motivated work setting.Strong communication and relationship‐building skills, capable of partnering effectively across teams, disciplines, and external development groups.Experience with project scheduling, capacity planning,



and risk management.Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.Compensation And BenefitsThe ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting.In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.Pay RangesBritish Columbia (depending on location e.G. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $119,600 - $167,300 CADAbout Electronic ArtsWe'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 adopt a holistic approach to our advantages programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well‐being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.Equal Employment OpportunityElectronic 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Development Director - Advanced Technology (12-Month Contract) - C$119,600 - C$167,300 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 Electronic Arts
📍 Vancouver