Development Manager - EA SPORTS™ UFC

The Development Manager on UFC is responsible for the planning and execution of cross-functional development efforts across multiple teams and disciplines. The role partners closely with Production, Design, Engineering, Quality Verification and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality player experiences on time and within budget. The DM drives project planning and delivery predictability while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture, and acts as keeper of the project schedule, moving the development team from one project phase to the next with a focus on quality, collaboration and communication.

• Manage a development team generally consisting of Software Engineers, Animators, Artists, Producers, Designers and QV.
• Provide project management support for the team, scheduling work in alignment with project goals, tracking dependencies, identifying, raising and facilitating resolution of risks, escalating issues as required, and facilitating prioritisation decisions.
• Work collaboratively with other project managers to resolve cross-team issues and improve project management processes.
• Ensure each project setup and progress is in alignment with leadership expectations, and complete status reports at the required cadence.
• Establish processes to ensure all workflows are clearly defined, processes are documented, and team members are engaged.

• 3+ years of Project Management or Project Lead experience with production lifecycles, processes and project planning.
• Experience in a Scrum / Agile software development environment.
• Experience in a software development environment, including using tools such as Jira.
• Experience working with expansive teams with a variety of skillsets, experience and backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex information, communicate risks clearly, and tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different project timelines.

• Bachelor's degree in any number of related fields including Computer Science, Game Development, Business, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with tools such as Miro, Slack, Excel, Google Sheets, and other project-tracking and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use generative AI productivity tools for daily workflow optimisation, early-stage ideation and rapid prototyping, with the ability to critically validate AI output and iterate effectively.

• Vacation of 3 weeks per year to start.
• 10 days per year of sick time.
• Extended health, dental and vision coverage and basic life insurance.