Role ID 209158 Worker Type Regular Employee Studio/Department Fan Growth Work Model Hybrid Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA’s Fan Growth organization is responsible for elevating the experiences customers get from our entertainment and maximizing their fun. We’re obsessed with the experiences our fans have with EA. We value people who bring new ideas and perspectives to make Fan Growth a great place to be and be from. We celebrate inclusion. It’s just as important for us to create great experiences for our people as for our players. We’re looking for people who will show up excited to work and ready for fun. The Fan Growth organization is seeking a Portfolio Manager.
Responsibilities:
How does the Portfolio Manager help make great experiences for fans?
They:
Manage large-scale cross-functional and global projects
Own all project documentation and ensure completion, socialization, and historical integrity
Make decisions that affect the project's outcome
Evaluate options, assess and forward manage all risks, and make choices about the best course of action to deliver within timeline and quality standards
Proactively Track progress including risk mitigation, deadlines, etc and manage stakeholder expectations
Ensure clear communication and timely resolution of issues
Conduct project retrospectives, learnings and project closures
Partner on the development and delivery of priorities
Thought partner with vertical portfolio leaders to facilitate the development of the strategy, alignment of priorities, and tracking and reporting of goals
Advocate for the portfolio in cross-vertical steering to help the team focus on achieving goals
Partner on the creation of business cases for investment
Manage dependencies and risks
Identify opportunities and develop plans to optimize resource utilization
Work across the vertical leadership teams to connect and coordinate work
Oversee and influence project management support across portfolio
Maintain line of sight to the work across the portfolio, to effectively guide the assigned project manager resources
Ensure consistency in project management practices across the portfolio including documentation and communication
Oversee and facilitate the rhythm of the business for the portfolio products, projects, OKRs and initiatives
Help set the standard for business cases, reports and other deliverables
Generate reporting and portfolio communications
Coordinate the development of assets that cut across the portfolio
Partner on developing and maintaining a rhythm of the business for cyclical or recurring activities
Create and maintain all portfolio roadmaps
Manage new project intake, backlog and facilitate portfolio steering with leaders
Qualifications:
Passionate about our culture - you want to make it easier for people to do their jobs
Curious - you like to know everything that’s going on and you are skilled at working with others to learn more
Committed communicator – you communicate early, clearly, openly and personally from presentations with senior leaders to day-to-day conversations with product teams
Consistent – people know what they can expect from you, there is rhyme and reason to how you operate and others value your dependability
Proactive – a self-directed and motivated person that’s able to personally jump in, roll up your sleeves, and take the lead without being asked
Efficient – highly resourceful, organized, and a process thinking that evaluates everything to implement ways of doing things better and faster
Team player – a leader that encourages team collaboration, works well with peers, promotes enthusiasm, leverages powers of influence, and builds relationships
Experienced project manager - you’ve led large cross-functional projects, familiar with project management methodologies and tools such as Google Suite, Jaas, Smartsheet and Airtable
About Electronic ArtsWe’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. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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