About the position
Electronic 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. Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and enhance gameplay. Their dedicated efforts ensure that we deliver entertainment experiences that captivate and inspire players and fans globally. We are looking for a Head of Product Development to develop and lead our partner-targeted product portfolio within the QVS organization. You will establish and maintain high standards for product development, ensure that our solutions deliver clear value, foster innovation and support strategic build-versus-buy decisions. This leadership role requires a blend of strategy, technical expertise and management of the product ownership and engineering discipline. You will also work with important partners across the organization, on development teams and the QVS teams. The Head of Product Development will report to the QVS Head of Technology and will work either on-site full-time or (potentially) in a hybrid on-site/remote manner.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee governance of best practices for the Product Ownership discipline within the QVS organization
- Create innovation within product development, encouraging the use of the latest technologies and methodologies to enhance game testing processes
- Champion the end-user perspective in all product decisions
- Coordinate with the QVS Technical Foundations, AI/Innovation teams and operational leaders
- Ensure the value of the product portfolio is clearly communicated and aligned with the QVS business goals
Requirements
- 8+ years in technical leadership positions including at least 4 years managing managers of developers
- 5+ years in product ownership including at least 2 years managing product owners/managers
- Experience leading product or solution development in a composable architecture or micro-services environment
- Exceptional relationship-management skills to support diverse stakeholders operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Benefits
- Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
- 80 hours per year of sick time
- 16 paid company holidays per year
- 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) to regular full-time employees
- Vacation (3 weeks per year to start) in British Columbia
- 10 days per year of sick time in British Columbia
- Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
- Extended health/dental/vision coverage in British Columbia
- Retirement plan to regular full-time employees in British Columbia
