At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation in gaming.
- Company: Join Electronic Arts, a global leader in entertainment and creativity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous vacation, health coverage, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the gaming industry while working with cutting-edge technology and creative minds.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in program management, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 134190 - 164010 $ per year.
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Respawn Entertainment is looking for a Senior Program Manager to drive complex, interconnected strategic initiatives across our studio ecosystem. In this highly cross-functional role, you will partner with key leaders across internal game development disciplines—including Production, Technology, Art, and Product Management—as well as central Electronic Arts (EA) partner teams such as the CTO Organization, Talent Acquisition (TA), and Quality Verification & Services (QVS).
You will serve as an operational backbone for high-impact studio programs, initially focusing on AI Council Operations, Talent Recruiting & Resource Management Operations, and Outsourcing Vendor Operations. You will play a crucial role in bringing operational rigour, strategic alignment, and clear execution frameworks to help Respawn achieve its ambitious business and creative objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Council Operations & Governance
- Program Leadership: Drive the operational cadence, roadmap execution, and agenda for Respawn’s AI Council, ensuring alignment with EA’s central AI initiatives.
- Technology Adoption: Partner with central CTO teams and studio tech leadership to evaluate, deploy, and support internal AI and machine learning tools.
- Governance & Alignment: Establish clear workflows and policy guidelines for responsible AI usage across game teams.
- Talent Recruiting Operations
- Respawn RMO Function: Setup and operate the Respawn Resource Management Organization (RMO) function to facilitate internal talent mobility initiatives.
- TA Partnership: Collaborate directly with EA Talent Acquisition to streamline recruitment & talent evaluation workflows.
- Pipeline Optimization: Develop operational frameworks to track hiring velocity and forecast resourcing needs.
- Onboarding & Operations: Enhance operational readiness for new talent integration across multi-studio projects.
- Outsourcing Vendor & Partner Operations
- Vendor Governance: Oversee operational frameworks and lifecycle management for external development vendors.
- Strategic Partnerships: Program manage external partner workstreams, ensuring clear scope delivery and integration with internal pipelines.
- Financial & Contractual Tracking: Partner with finance and game team producers to oversee accurate vendor contracts and budget allocations.
- Cross-Functional Execution & Stakeholder Alignment
- Interconnected Initiatives: Program manage cross-cutting studio initiatives that bridge internal development teams and central EA partners.
- Executive Reporting & Communication: Deliver clear, concise executive updates and risk assessments to studio leadership.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess studio operational frameworks, identifying opportunities to standardize tools.
Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years of program management, project management, or operational leadership experience within the video game industry.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to lead by influence and align diverse stakeholders.
- Operational Expertise: Demonstrated background in managing complex operational programs.
- Technical & Emerging Tech Familiarity: Understanding of game development lifecycles and enterprise AI tools.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical, organizational, and risk-management capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within multi-studio game development frameworks.
- Hands-on experience establishing governance programs or strategic external partnership frameworks.
- Familiarity with EA internal operational structures.
Pay Transparency - North America Compensation And Benefits PAY RANGES British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD. Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation, sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plan. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.
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. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Program Manager in Vancouver employer: Respawn Entertainment
Electronic Arts is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where creativity and innovation are at the forefront of everything we do. As a leader in the gaming industry, we offer extensive benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional growth, all while working in a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and new ideas. Located in beautiful British Columbia, our team enjoys a balanced lifestyle with access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal place for those looking to thrive both personally and professionally.
