Program Development Director Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

General Information
Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Location: Austin
• State: Texas
• Country: United States of America

• Location: Orlando
• State: Florida
• Country: United States of America

Role ID
211751
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
CT - IT
Work Model
Hybrid
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.
Central Technology is the force multiplier, accelerating creative opportunity and progress at EA. We're a world-class community of technologists, innovators, strategists, and orchestrators transforming interactive entertainment. Together, we power the platforms, AI-driven tools, live services, and infrastructure that ensure global scale, secure player experiences, and unlock bold new possibilities.
As a Development Director you will play a key leadership role on the Game Developer Experience Engineering team. You will help to lead the delivery of enterprise-wide Application Lifecycle Management solutions that support EA's game and central services teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional development leaders to plan and execute complex, Agile-driven initiatives, combining hands-on engagement with strategic oversight. You will drive outcomes, including meeting quality and milestone targets, improving processes, resolving issues, and continuously enhancing EA's game development ecosystem.
The Development Director will report to the Senior Development Director.
Location: Hybrid three days a week onsite a studio in Orlando, Austin or Vancouver.
Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement) and enhance Agile development practices within the team.
• Oversee team deliveries, including managing risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Coordinate tasks across diverse internal and external teams, spanning multiple locations, time zones, and cultures.
• Improve operational effectiveness of team effort by assessing current practices, incorporating new strategies, and increasing predictability.
• Work with the Product Management team to lock down requirements and specifications.
• Initiate or implement development process improvements to achieve efficiencies
• Effectivity monitor and adjust capacity plans.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience leading projects in a software development environment focused on development operations and delivery lifecycles
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery models
• Experience leading teams through complex or undefined problems, aligning partners, and delivering practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline workflows and optimize project management processes
• Experience planning, implementing, and driving change using structured change management practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience using Jira or similar work management tools (preferred)

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) *$122,300 - $170,700 CAD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
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.
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 adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and 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.