Development Director

Role Overview: As a Development Director at Slingshot Studio within Electronic Arts, you will lead the charge in building prototypes and guiding the development team through creating games from scratch. Your key focus will be on ensuring alignment with strategic product roadmaps while upholding high standards of quality, collaboration, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development of game prototypes, translating concepts into playable experiences. - Collaborate closely with Game Team Leadership to efficiently plan and execute live service operations, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. - Develop and maintain project plans and schedules, balancing scope and resources to meet strategic goals. - Foster collaboration across disciplines to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. - Identify systemic risks and implement corrective actions across multiple project cycles. - Drive continuous process improvements, emphasizing quality and efficiency. - Communicate clearly and intentionally with team members and external stakeholders. - Build and maintain effective working relationships to positively impact project completion. - Ensure project documentation is current and accurately reflects the project's status. - Build and nurture a high-performing team, providing coaching and development opportunities. - Maintain regular communication with project teams and coordinate with external partners. Qualifications Required: - 5 to 8 years of project management or team leadership experience. - Proven track record in a fast-paced mobile prototyping environment, with experience in building games from scratch, particularly mid-core games for a global audience. - Strong ability to communicate visual and quality targets effectively. - Solid foundation in project management frameworks and tools. - Adaptability and iterative problem-solving skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. (Note: Additional details of the company were not provided in the job description.),