Project Manager (internally known as Development Director)

Frostbite is EA's state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team develops creative engine features and modern tools that let our game makers create stunning games. We're honoured to have thousands of game developers worldwide using Frostbite as they create some of the industry's best-known titles and amazing player experiences.

We are looking for an adept delivery and people manager with a profound enthusiasm for the technology driving our games. The Development Director, emphasising people, process, and planning, plays a central role in maintaining cohesion of our teams.

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role based in Melbourne, Australia, and you will be reporting to a Development Director in the Content Technologies portfolio.

Responsibilities

Project & Process Management
- Lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and enhance Agile development practices within the team.
- Oversee team deliveries, including managing risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
- Coordinate tasks across diverse internal and external teams, spanning multiple locations, time zones, and cultures.
- Improve operational effectiveness of team effort by assessing current practices, incorporating new strategies, and increasing predictability.
People & Team Management
- Directly manage team members by providing regular feedback to individuals and aligning career goals with their work.
- Partner with the other team leaders to create a creative, collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment, promoting a culture of learning and success.
- Develop a positive, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

Experiences and Capabilities

You have 5+ years of software project management and team leadership experience.
You have 3+ years of experience using Agile project management methodology.
You are experienced in project planning, capacity planning, dependency and risk management including mitigation techniques.
You can navigate change and excel in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
You are experienced in building high-performing software development teams.
You enjoy helping individuals grow through coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.

What’s in it for you?

We want EA to be the ultimate destination to make great content and experiences. Everything we’re doing here is about creating a culture, environment, and company where you can do the best work of your career – so there’s that. There’s also:

A health allowance, to go towards the cost of private health insurance for you and your family
Life and salary continuance insurance
An employee assistance program, including coaching and therapy sessions to support your wellbeing
An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers
17.5% annual leave loading – yes, we’ll pay you extra to take a break!
Bonus end of year leave days – time off between Christmas and New Years, no annual leave necessary
Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching
A fitness reimbursement program – $$ to go towards your fitness expenses (memberships and at home equipment)
A flexible work reimbursement program - $$ to go towards your working from home and/or commuting expenses
Free EA games, of course!

About Electronic Arts

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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits 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.

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.