SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER- FROSTBITE (12 MONTH TEMPORARY)

We are Frostbite
Frostbite is EA's state of the art multi-platform game development engine. We empower game creators to shape the future of gaming and we achieve this by developing leading-edge engine features and world class tools. Our talented team from across the globe is dedicated to building innovative technology and working with game studios across EA to ship amazing games. Frostbite powers some of our industries' largest and most appreciated games.
What does the Frostbite team do?
We develop the Frostbite engine, EA's state of the art multi-platform game development engine. Working on Frostbite means bringing the engine to some of the most acclaimed franchises in the business such as Battlefield and FIFA. Frostbite uses its proprietary technical advantages to empower game creators to shape games and push the boundaries of what they can achieve.
Creating and applying creative technology in the gaming industry is not easy but it is often the difference-maker between an evolutionary game and a revolutionary one. Here at Frostbite, we are setting the bar high and have a team of great engineers to reach it so that EA Studios can ship the next amazing game. We are located across North America, Europe, and Australia.
What does a Senior Program Manager do?
As a Senior Program Manager, you will manage programs, projects, program increments, and releases spanning multiple teams and locations. You will work with the Program Managers on individual development teams to ensure that team capacity and projects are appropriately planned and staffed, and that dependencies and risks are being managed and customer value delivered. You will help create and manage development processes, including project and capacity planning, progress tracking, and team-wide collaboration and communication. You will keep the team, EA Studios, and the executive team updated and engaged with important projects.
This role is a 12 month contract to cover for a parental leave and includes handover periods at the start and finish.
Responsibilities
Program Planning and Management
You will report to the Senior Director of Program Management for Frostbite
Coordinate with product managers, tech director and engineering partners to prioritize projects
Determine the resource requirements to meet the program or project goals
Evaluate and resolve dependencies and risks and establish success criteria
Achieve customer value using Agile development in a distributed development environment
Manage development work, and communicate progress against committed deliverables
Know and manage the impact of unplanned change

Team and Process Management
Be a manager of a team of program managers, mentor and support their growth
Monitor workload and recognize extra effort
Lead departmental planning (i.e. resource, initiative, program increment, release planning)
Design and help implement process improvements across groups and advocate for the team.

Skills and Experience
8+ years of project and program management experience in a high tech company
Experience in project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
Experience with distributed development across multiple locations
Experience with resolving conflicts
Know how to get your message across at all organizational levels
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and certifications
Bonus: Experience with game development, especially within Rendering