New

Development Director - EA Sports QV

Electronic Arts
paid time off
United States, Florida, Orlando
Jan 28, 2025
Description & Requirements 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. About Us: Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay. Who do we work with? You will work closely with the American Football franchise, College Football Team. This role is Hybrid in Orlando, 3 days in office. About the Role: Reporting to a senior level Development Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership. You will harness your experience to promote collaboration, inspire creativity, enhance QA practices, share expertise, and advocate for superior game design and implementation. Your Responsibilities Project Management Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met Team Leadership and Collaboration Build, mentor and support QA teams, ensuring professional development and effective team collaboration Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers Process Efficiency Track and report on QA metrics, such as defect density and defect leakage Improve operational effectiveness of team effort by assessing current practices, incorporating new strategies, and increasing predictability Resource Management Oversee planning and execution of QA efforts from pre-production through post-launch Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency. People/Talent Management Monitor and evolve talent skill mix through training and recruitment plans Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion Conduct performance reviews, career development, and training Our Requirements Experience and Knowledge / Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience 5+ years of game or software development QA experience, including 3+ years in a lead/manager role. Skills and Abilities Understanding of software development processes Strong stakeholder management and communication Experience with project management software such as Jira is desirable Learn More about the Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team at EA. *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 take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much 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.