Data & AI Project Manager
EA inspires the world to play, and the Worldwide Localization Team makes that happen! We are accountable for delivering the high-quality localized versions of our titles to over 30 countries around the world. You will find a vibrant, multicultural environment with a great mixture of professionals. From software engineers, project managers, testers to audio, text and linguistic specialists, each employee has an important role to play. EA has built a cutting-edge Localization powerhouse that covers the needs for both current and next-generation platform.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Data & AI Project Manager to join our dynamic team at Electronic Arts (EA). This role is key to driving our digital transformation efforts, as you’ll be leading projects that leverage data and AI to enhance our gaming experiences and business outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and lead complex data and AI projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, data analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders, to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Identify, assess, and manage potential project risks and obstacles, develop effective mitigation strategies, and maintain open communication with stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate project expectations, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting the sharing of knowledge and expertise and driving the achievement of shared goals.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of learning and sharing.
Qualifications:
- A PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 3 years of proven project management experience, focusing on data and AI-related projects.
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, strongly emphasising Agile and Scrum, and knowledge of project management software, especially Jira.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, successfully managing expectations and resolving conflicts.
- Strong strategic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and create effective solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in mentoring.
- Interest in gaming is a big plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in Project Management (PMP, Prince2), Agile, or Scrum would be advantageous.
- Experience in the gaming industry would be a significant plus.
- Familiarity with data visualization and AI tools and platforms.
