Development Director II

Locations
:
Manchester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Role

216484

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

EA Mobile - Playdemic

Work Model

Hybrid

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.

Playdemic is a BAFTA Award-winning developer and publisher of mobile games, focused on creating fun and engaging, free-to-play game services for iOS and Android, including the global smash hit, Golf Clash.

Golf Clash has been entertaining millions of players for over 9 years, and our goal is to continue providing exciting new features and content to our fans for many more years to come. If you want to create games for millions of players to enjoy on the go, then this is the job you've been looking for! We are committed to continually improving our working practices and collective knowledge through training and supporting one another.

We are seeking a Development Director II to lead delivery across all Playdemic projects. This role is accountable for the end-to-end execution of our live service, ensuring we deliver high-quality, predictable, and commercially successful outcomes.

This is a critical leadership role within the studio, partnering closely with Senior Leadership, Product, Creative, and Technical directors to deliver projects with predictability and in a manner that engages and delights the millions of Playdemic’s loyal customers.

Own end-to-end delivery of all features, live ops content, and new product initiatives.

Establish and evolve a predictable, scalable operating model for live service development.

Drive roadmap execution , ensuring alignment to product strategy, commercial goals, and player value.

Define and enforce clear production standards, processes, and workflows across all disciplines.

Ensure consistent delivery against quality, timeline, and budget commitments .

Lead long-range planning, capacity modelling, and resource allocation across the game team.

Translate product strategy into achievable plans , balancing ambition with execution realities.

Partner with discipline leaders to ensure skill coverage, team structure, and scalability .

Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early, driving proactive mitigation strategies .

Continuously optimise team efficiency through data-driven planning and KPI frameworks .

Drive alignment across Product, Design, Engineering, Art, QA, and Analytics .

Act as a central point of integration , ensuring teams are working toward shared outcomes.

Communicate clearly with studio leadership and EA partners on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Lead cross-team collaboration to solve complex problems and unlock delivery at scale.

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and transparency .

Drive continuous improvement in how we leverage global and distributed development .

Oversee external development and partner integration , ensuring seamless collaboration.

Define and manage partner scopes, SLAs, and delivery expectations .

Own outsourcing budgets and vendor performance , ensuring value and quality.

Build strong relationships with external teams, creating a “one team” operating model .

Partner with Finance and Operations to manage forecasting, budget tracking, and cost optimisation .

Ensure delivery plans align with financial targets and commercial objectives .

Drive operational efficiency , identifying…