Director, IT Site Services US and South America bei Electronic Arts

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 excels, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.We are looking for a Director, IT Site Services US and South America, based in Redwood Shores to act as the leader of our Site IT teams across our US and South America offices (8 offices). As the IT Leader, you will help ensure our Studios have the technology, knowledge, and services they need to create world-class games. Your role reports to the Global Director of Site & Service Operations, who is part of the Employee and Studio Experience (ESE) team, which is dedicated to providing the best tools and support for EA teams to perform at their highest potential.Embracing diversity and inclusion, you will promote the development of great games through an open and collaborative work style. The IT Director will lead site teams to ensure the security of Intellectual Property within the studio through the development of, and adherence to existing standard operating procedures. You will develop comparative metrics on technological support within their region.You will align the EA IT roadmap with our ESE goals, driving strategic technology decisions and leading investment budget planning. You will ensure customer satisfaction by understanding and meeting needs, building relationships, and delivering IT services promptly. You will lead your team to meet the evolving needs of EA.ResponsibilitiesRelationship Development and ManagementBe the operational focused liaison between IT, Business Stakeholders and Global IT FunctionsPartner with business stakeholders to understand their respective local and regional department goalsForm collaborative relationship with supporting global service lines such as Workplace Experience, Real Estate, People Experience, Service Desk, Service Operations and Strategic Partner ManagementEstablish and maintain working relationships with main vendors across the regionTechnical LeadershipPromote Technology learning and usage within the department and across managed locations.Project management/coordination on technical projects across managed locationsForecast resources (budget, assets and personnel) for projects for IT operations across locationsStay informed about the latest developments in IT technologyPrepare long and short-term plans for the S&SO Team and acquisition of the resources and needs to support them, assuring alignment with long-term studio goalsPublish and analyze data on performance of teams across managed locationsQualificationsRequires ten or more years of experience in all aspects of IT in multiple leadership rolesYou will be based in our headquarters in Redwood Shores and expected to work hybrid.3+ years of experience managing IT in a Game Development or Publishing role or equivalent role.Experienced in managing teams and influencing stakeholdersProficient in working across organizations, managing by influence, and coordinating large-scale teams in multiple locations, time zones, and geographies.Experience with game development pipelinesExperience with IT Security best practicesITIL experienceExperience managing technical teamsBachelor of Business or Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience Jetzt bewerben