Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada•Kirkland, Washington, United States of America•Toronto, Ontario, Canada•Los Angeles, California, United States of America•Redwood City, California, United States of America•Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Lead product development for Electronic Arts' Quality Verification and Standards team, driving innovation and strategic solutions to enhance game testing processes. This senior leadership role requires extensive experience in technical leadership and product ownership, shaping the future of entertainment experiences.
About this job
Electronic Arts is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead the partner-targeted product portfolio within its Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) organization. This strategic leadership role involves establishing high standards for product development, fostering innovation, and guiding build-versus-buy decisions to deliver clear value and enhance game testing processes.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 & Perks
- Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
- Sick time (80 hours/10 days per year)
- 16 paid company holidays per year (US)
- Paid time off to bond with baby (10 weeks US, 12 weeks maternity/4 weeks parental/adoption Canada)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) (US) / Retirement plan (Canada)
- Eligibility for bonus and equity
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Family leaves
- Complimentary games