3+ years of project management experience, preferably in DevOps or software development environments.
Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Proven ability to analyze complex problems and evaluate multiple factors.
Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA and Confluence, along with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
Manage project delivery for a global team of DevOps engineers.
Collaborate with tech leads and engineers to plan and implement DevOps projects.
Guide resource and sprint planning while supporting continuous improvement through retrospectives.
Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring quality and communication across teams.
Meet deadlines and effectively communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate risks, serving as the escalation point for conflict management.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with three days onsite in Bucharest.
Opportunity to work within a leadership team at EA Studios - SPORTS.
Engagement in a collaborative and high-functioning team environment.
Focus on nurturing team dynamics and enhancing player experience.
Full Job Description
General Information
Locations: Bucharest, Romania
Role ID
215856
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - SPORTS
Work Model
Hybrid
Description & Requirements
The Challenge Ahead:
Reporting to the local Development Director, we are looking for a Development Manager who will play an important role in our leadership team. You understand that development and operations are one entity, and that DevOps is all about making the business successful by delivering value to the customer faster and in a reliable way. You will manage project and resource planning, balance scope with capacity, track progress, implement / improve processes, and mitigate risks. You are a master of operations capabilities and aim to ensure that the Player experience is excellent. You know how to nurture a healthy team and can inspire and motivate team members to make a difference. You know how to build collaborative, high functioning relationships with development teams and central services partners. This team works in a hybrid model from our Bucharest studio, with three days per week onsite.
Responsibilities:
Manage project delivery across a team of DevOps engineers within a global team
Work with tech leads and engineers on planning and implementing DevOps projects
Guide planning (i.e. resource, initiative, sprint/program increment, release planning) and support continuous improvement by conducting retrospectives
Create project schedules and align with the development and central teams from one project phase to the next while ensuring quality, collaboration, and communication
Meet deadlines and communicate status and risks to the project team and project partners.
Mitigate risks for areas of ownership, be the point of escalation for conflict management, risk identification and develop mitigation strategies
Qualifications:
You will have knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management acquired from 3+ years experience in project management ideally on DevOps-centric teams or similar software development projects.
Experience solving complex problems where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of several factors
Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft excel, PowerPoint or equivalent software.
About Electronic Arts Inc
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The company develops and publishes games, content, and online services for consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. EA's portfolio includes popular franchises such as FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, and Battlefield. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
