Development Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Development Director (Gamedev): Providing leadership for development teams, creating an environment for teams to focus on their strengths, and supporting them with administrative work and production support. Focus on mentoring other project managers and being an example within the studio.

Location: Hybrid in Stockholm, Sweden

Company

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world.

What you will do

• Agile development, using Scrum/Kanban/Lean methodologies.
• Project roadmaps, sprint planning, retrospectives, day-to-day team management, and dependency management.
• Project development with emphasis on team empowerment.
• Risk analysis and mitigation techniques.
• Budgeting and resource planning.
• Working with tools such as Jira, Hansoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in the tech/software development industry.
• Leadership experience with a desire to lead and help teams achieve their goals.
• Experience in negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution in complex project setups.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Focused on motivating and inspiring teams to work towards project goals.
• Experience managing and mentoring more junior project or product managers.

Culture & Benefits

• Adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity are valued.
• Holistic approach to benefits programs emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life.
• Packages tailored to meet local needs, including healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and complimentary games.
• Environments where teams can always bring their best.