AdTech - Program Manager

Job Description

The EA Digital Platform (EADP) group is the powerhouse behind EA's global ecosystem, providing the foundation for EA’s impressive games and player experiences. Our platforms include Cloud, Commerce, Data and AI, Gameplay Services, Identity, and Social. By offering reusable capabilities for game teams, we allow them to concentrate on creating top-tier games and with our players. We operate behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. Join us in shaping the future of play.

The Challenge Ahead

EA's success in the evolving gaming industry relies on creating engaging ads and connecting brands to players. Our AdTech team is enhancing our platform and Ads management services. As we upgrade, we focus on integrating with vendors to improve workflows in areas like inventory management, data exchange, tracking, and reporting.

As a Program Manager, you will report to the Senior Director of Program Management. Your role will be to oversee the development of our Ads lifecycle infrastructure, tools, and software. Your role will be to improve our product quality and execution, driving global revenues. You will work with teams and vendors to define project requirements and create detailed plans. You'll manage these projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans and schedules, aligning them with our strategic goals
• Lead engineering to implement programs and meet set targets
• Initiate and build programs in partnership with customers and game teams
• Establish detailed program plans, documentation, processes, and schedules for teams and partners
• Track risks and dependencies across program deliverables
• Implement improvements based on partner feedback related to performance indicators
• Offer insights to help our engineers enhance products and services, exceeding partner and customer expectations

Required Skills

• B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a technical program management role for complex engineering products
• Experience in Ads programs, game development or game specific analytics
• Solid program management skills, and simultaneously. Practice or knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.
EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.
BASE SALARY RANGES
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
o $103,200 - $145,600 USD Annually
Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also 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.