Senior Technical Program Manager

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story.

Location: Hybrid, three days a week onsite at the studio in Vancouver.

Reporting: Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Define & Lead Technical Programs: Proof of concept efforts to scope and define Technical Programs. Lead delivery, ensuring positive impact to EA's innovation goals.
• Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders, product teams, engineering, and cross‑functional partners to define, plan, and execute technology programs aligned with organizational goals, ensuring technical requirements are met.
• Drive Alignment: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders; facilitate alignment and transparency on program goals, progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Communication: Provide concise, data‑driven updates to stakeholders and leadership, adapting communication for all audiences.
• Measure progress: Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), success criteria, and feedback mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Manage Change: Manage change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or technologies, minimizing resistance and maximizing strategic value.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management within technical or engineering environments.
• Design a program from the ground floor, engaging early in the change process to assess opportunity and define business need.
• Technical knowledge with experience directly partnering with software development or technical operations teams, ideally in the games industry.
• Define expectations across teams, providing alignment across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership in balancing priorities, navigating ambiguity, and driving results independently.
• Expertise in change management, with the ability to facilitate organizational and technological transitions smoothly.
• Translate technical details for diverse audiences.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with passion for delivering impactful results.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay ranges for British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria): $133,500 - $186,400 CAD .

Benefits include: 3 weeks of vacation per year to start, 10 days sick time per year, paid top‑up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks maternity, 4 weeks 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.