Development Director

Job Description

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.
LET'S PUSH THINGS FORWARD
DICE is a creative studio with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We believe in the power of inclusion and welcome game creators from all backgrounds to collaborate with us as we unlock the potential for the future of Battlefield!
We're always pushing to be at the forefront of creative entertainment - blending digital art, design, and technology to push boundaries. Our collaborative culture is fueled by passion, driving innovation and making a positive difference for our players and community.
At DICE, your ideas matter. We offer an inclusive space where you can thrive, be yourself, and grow alongside a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact to the world of gaming.
We're all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.
We are looking for an experienced technical delivery manager, who is passionate about the technology that powers our games. The Development Director holds it all together with a focus on people, process and planning.
You will have a key role in creating an environment that enables our highly talented engineers and teams to thrive and grow. You will continuously optimize our team and development processes, to ensure the smooth running of deliveries while building effective plans that deliver successful results.
As part of this, managing dependencies/risks/stakeholders through clear and timely communication will be core to the role.
Our Development Director will report to the Lead Development Director for Online. We are considering on-site and hybrid working options.

Responsibilities
• Plan and manage technical deliveries from software engineering team(s) incl. dependencies, critical paths, risks, etc.
• Coordinate work across multiple internal and external teams, over multiple locations/time zones/cultures.
• Actively develop team(s) towards high-performance while managing engineers directly. Comfortable with delivering constructive feedback to individuals as well as aligning career goals with day-to-day work.
• Identify and implement change initiatives across the department with focus on process improvements and successful adoption across teams.
• Lead and facilitate the Agile ceremonies for software engineering teams (e.g. sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, etc) and drive continuous improvement of Agile development practices within team(s).
Qualifications
• 8+ years of professional experience in leading technical deliveries in complex stakeholder setups and dependency rich environments.
• Proven track record of leading on-time and at-quality deliveries from Agile development team(s).
• Change leader, comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive in a highly collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Knows when to challenge a team and when to situationally-adapt to the needs of others.
• Seasoned in complex project planning, capacity planning, dependency and risk management incl. mitigation techniques.
• People management, career development, helping individuals grow through coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
• Self-starter with a focus on building trusting relationships and experienced in building high-performing software development team(s).
• Strong communicator with focus on listening to understand and effective stakeholder management.
• Have passion, energy and enthusiasm to achieve results.
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.

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