**Hybrid to be based in our Madrid Office.**
Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of _The Sims_, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.
As a Development Director with Maxis, you will partner with producers, craft directors and peers to ensure the project is delivered to quality, on time, and within budget. DDs will also manage members of the development team, helping them grow their careers and skills within the studio.
**Responsibilities**:
- You are the project manager for a feature team.
- You guide the delivery of content and features across your team:
- Balance scope and capacity in collaboration with the team
- Work with Producers and craft leaders to uphold product goals and manage quality
- Conduct milestone planning, track team progress, and provide regular status reports
- Facilitate risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- You lead your team to seek constant improvements in processes and best practices.
- You manage the performance and career development of direct reports, guide individual development plans, conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews.
- You foster a team culture and environment that is diverse and inclusive.
**Qualifications**:
- 7+ years of project management and team leadership experience in game development, including at least 1 full development cycle of PC/Console game.
- 3+ years of applied experience managing direct reports, driving personal career development and work performance.
- Applied experience in multiple project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile
- Proficiency with JIRA, Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions), PowerPoint or equivalent software.
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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.