Head of Product Development

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Electronic Arts creates next‑level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Our QVS team delivers actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and enhance gameplay. We are looking for a Head of Product Development to develop and lead our partner‑targeted product portfolio within the QVS organization. The role requires strategy, technical expertise, and management of the product ownership and engineering discipline.

The Head of Product Development reports to the QVS Head of Technology and may work on‑site full‑time or in a hybrid on‑site/remote manner.

• Develop, implement, and oversee governance of best practices for the Product Ownership discipline within the QVS organization.
• Create innovation within product development, encouraging the use of the latest technologies and methodologies to enhance game testing processes.
• Champion the end‑user perspective in all product decisions.
• Coordinate with the QVS Technical Foundations, AI/Innovation teams and operational leaders.
• Ensure that the value of the product portfolio is clearly communicated and aligned with the QVS business goals.

• 8+ years in technical leadership positions, including at least 4 years managing managers of developers.
• 5+ years in product ownership, including at least 2 years managing product owners/managers.
• Experience leading product or solution development in a composable architecture or micro‑services environment.
• Exceptional relationship‑management skills to support diverse stakeholders operating in dynamic, high‑pressure environments.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Product Management and Marketing
• Entertainment Providers

• British Columbia (e.g., Vancouver, Victoria): $241,300 – $327,900 CAD
• California (e.g., Los Angeles, San Francisco): $261,500 – $370,500 USD
• Washington (e.g., Seattle, Spokane): $229,100 – $334,600 USD

In the US, we offer 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 a 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.

In British Columbia, we offer vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days of sick time, paid top‑up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary for new children (12 weeks for maternity, 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.

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.

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.