Head of Studio Ops

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full operational aspects of game development, including establishing development framework, reporting, risk management, capacity planning, resource management and budget.
• Owns projects budgets and opex. Drives improvements in operational efficiency within the studio to meet financial targets.

Partners with finance to maintain a healthy P&L. Partners with central teams to own and drive relationships that impact overall P&L.

• Engages in scenario planning to evaluate risk and opportunities, identify outcome and impact, and manage for both positive and negative possibilities.
• Drives Objective and Key Results OKRs process for the portfolio.
• Oversees the Development Director discipline, hiring, mentoring and inspiring teams through personal example and enthusiasm.
• Responsible for risk strategy across the studio and mentors the ops team on risk management.
• Collaborates with the studio leaders to help define the studio vision, mission, and strategy, as well as contributing to fostering overall studio culture & health.
• Plans and communicates process adoption studio-wide; innovates, plans, communicates and implements studio-wide processes and practices in response to changing business strategy and market trends.
• Ensures the studio has the best structure and practices that allow it to produce high-quality work on time, and on budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of development experience in the games industry.
• Experience in mobile app development or managing online live services
• Experience leading teams and managing remote development, coupled with the ability to oversee projects of varying scope or points in life-cycle (e.

g. concept, production, launch and live services).

• 5+ years in similar Operations leadership role
• Mastery of project management (including Agile methodologies, principles and lexicon).
• Expertise presenting high-impact plans and recommendations to executives.
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to decipher complex multivariate problems

Ceci ne s’applique pas au Québec.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting.

Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) :

º $185,300 - $278,800 USD Annually

New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs. Buffalo) :

º $172,100 - $278,800 USD Annually

Jersey City, NJ :

º $217,900 - $278,800 USD Annually

Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs. Colorado Springs) :

º $180,100 - $237,200 USD Annually

Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) :

º $172,100 - $271,200 USD Annually

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) :

º $160,200 - $229,100 CAN Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI / QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental / adoption leave), extended health / dental / vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees.

Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.

We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more.

Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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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.