Electronic Arts Inc

Senior Director, Product Management - Head of Sims Marketplace

Electronic Arts Inc$210K — $290K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in launching and managing large-scale gaming products or strategic programs.
  • 3+ years experience with two-sided marketplace ecosystems, understanding the dynamics between players and content creators.
  • Strong analytical skills, using data to drive strategic product decisions.
  • Degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with insight into player behaviors and live services.
  • 10+ years in Product Management, including leadership over complex cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the roadmap for The Sims Marketplace, ensuring a scalable ecosystem.
  • Design marketplace experiences and platform capabilities that support creators and enhance player engagement.
  • Establish key marketplace success metrics, optimizing ecosystem health and business growth based on customer insights.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a collaborative culture.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Finance to create impactful marketplace experiences.
  • Guide product strategy and business decisions with strategic and data-informed recommendations.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), plus sick time and company holidays.
  • Parental leave with paid time off to bond with a new child (10 weeks for maternity and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan for U.S. employees and a retirement plan for Canadian employees.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

The Senior Director, Product Management - Head of Sims Marketplace will define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth of The Sims Marketplace, building a best-in-class two-sided ecosystem for players and content creators. This leader will own the marketplace roadmap, lead a high-performing Product Management team, and partner across the organization to deliver data-driven, customer-centric experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep product leadership experience in gaming, expertise with two-sided marketplaces, strong analytical and influencing skills , and a proven track record of launching and scaling successful products.

The Senior Director, Product Management - Head of Sims Marketplace will report to the VP.

Location: This is a hybrid role onsite the studio three days a week in Kirkland, Redwood City, or Vancouver Canada.

Responsibilities:
  • Define and execute the roadmap for The Sims Marketplace, building a trusted, scalable ecosystem that creates value for players, creators, and the business.
  • Shape marketplace experiences, platform capabilities, and product investments that enable creators to successfully build and grow their content while enhancing player engagement.
  • Establish and drive key marketplace success metrics, using customer insights and data to optimize ecosystem health, creator success, player satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact marketplace experiences and platform capabilities.
  • Influence product strategy and business decisions across the organization through strategic thinking and data-informed recommendations.

Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience leading the launch, growth, and lifecycle management of large-scale gaming products or strategic programs.
  • 3+ years experience leading two -sided marketplace ecosystems, with deep understanding of both players and content creators, and the ability to balance incentives that promote engagement and long-term ecosystem health.
  • Strong analytical acumen with experience leveraging data and insights to inform strategic product decisions.
  • Degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred .
  • 6+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of player behaviors, live services, and industry trends.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management , product strategy, or business planning, including leadership of complex, cross-functional product initiatives .


Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$190,500 - $267,300 CAD

* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$227,300 - $344,700 USD

* Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$210,600 - $290,900 USD

Pay 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 Canada, 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.

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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.
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Size
12,900 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.1 billion
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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