Associate Release Manager

External Description:
Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We have a broad portfolio of brands that span the most popular genres.
We exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow our employees to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers.
Join us in driving the next revolution in games.
What will you do as an Associate Release Manager?
You join our team of 6 persons, reporting to the Director of Launch & Release Management, that leads the release of games and game updates.
You coordinate activities and deliveries from not only the game team but also teams across EA that contribute to the release. You guide the Release Approval process in preparation for each release, and direct the release procedures on release day.
You partner with senior Release Managers on our team. They offer guidance and provide support in planning and establishing the work plan that you lead.
You will use JIRA, Confluence and Google applications to organize and communicate the work, and have templates and artifacts to assist you in ensuring each detail of the release is clearly communicated.
You organize multiple release streams. We support multiple games and game teams and you plan and work on several releases in parallel.
You ensure hurdles and risks are identified and removed before they affect the release.

We welcome you who
Are a trusted colleague and friend. You join a team that values feedback. You are clear, honest and accurate while being open, and inclusive.
Are a driver for improvement to your way of working and our processes.
Appreciate the work life balance benefits of a hybrid workplace model, and are comfortable working outside office hours when we launch a game.
Are Fluent in English
Have experience in Agile practices.
Please be noted that we won't be able to offer relocation support for this role, and so we only consider candidates who are already based in a commuting zone of Stockholm and Guildford.