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Development Manager Co-Op (8 months)

The EA SPORTS UFC franchise offers the thrilling spectacle and entertainment of MMA for over 20 million players across the globe, delivering fluid and responsive mixed martial arts through cutting-edge gameplay technology.

On the EA SPORTS UFC team, co-ops will be matched to a mentor. There will be ample opportunities to learn and use our cutting-edge technologies and be part of the journey to bring the next UFC game to life. You will be empowered to bring your own ideas to the table, solve some really challenging problems and achieve your goals. In addition to contributing to a game that reaches to millions of players, interns will also have the opportunity to experience our diverse and inclusive culture, and learn from some of the most brilliant minds in the industry. We are looking to hire a Development Manager Co-Op who will report to a Development Director.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop project schedules
• Help manage team capacity plans, project scoping and change requests
• Track and report on project status and team metrics
• Assess and communicate on status of risk
• Evolve processes and update the corresponding documentation
• Support engineering and design team with their daily requirements

Qualifications:

• Educational background: Completing a Degree in Business Management, Computer Science or equivalent
• Enjoy working with a variety of teams, including team members across different time zones
• Experience in Project Management, Product Management, games/software development an asset
• Proficient in MS Office and JIRA
• Work with others in a team-oriented environment and be an individual contributor
• Navigate quickly changing project requirements and real-time feedback
• Positive team-based attitude
• Cares about games and delivering a high-quality gamer experience