Development Director - QA/QV

As an experienced Development Director at Electronic Arts, you have the opportunity to join the Maxis QV team and be responsible for leading the strategy and delivery of the Quality Assurance plan on-site in Hyderabad, India. You will collaborate with teams in Romania and North America, with a specific focus on supporting the delivery of Sims products. **Key Responsibilities:** - Project management, team leadership, and collaboration - Process efficiency, resource management, people/talent management - Ensuring quality and risk management - Aligning teams towards outlined goals - Balancing scope, timelines, and project quality - Identifying and mitigating risks - Ensuring effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders - Building, mentoring, and supporting QA teams - Promoting a culture of continuous improvement - Collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders - Managing remote teams - Improving operational effectiveness through assessment of current practices and new strategies - Scoping and capacity management across the Hyderabad QV team - Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis - Talent management and succession planning - Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion - Conducting performance reviews, career development, and training **Qualifications Required:** - 8+ years of game or software development QA experience - 3+ years in a lead/managerial role - Experience managing multi-discipline teams and remote teams - Technical skills in quality assurance leadership, resource management, budget management, problem-solving, process & test management, and quality & risk management - Soft skills in strategic thinking, leadership, adaptability, collaboration, and people management - Domain knowledge in team & project management, team leadership and development, industry trends, and strategic planning The role of Development Director at Electronic Arts offers an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team dedicated to delivering high-quality entertainment experiences. If you are passionate about gaming, have a strong background in QA leadership, possess the necessary technical and soft skills, we encourage you to apply to be part of a dynamic and innovative team at Electronic Arts.,