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VP, Operations LifestyleElectronic Arts • Redwood City, CA, United States
VP, Operations Lifestyle

VP, Operations Lifestyle

Electronic Arts • Redwood City, CA, United States
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Locations

Redwood City, California, United States of America

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.

As EA’s Vice President of Operations for Lifestyle Entertainment, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and long-term growth across our portfolio of Lifestyle studios. Partnering closely with Studio General Managers, Operations Leaders, and cross‑functional partners, you will ensure that our Lifestyle Entertainment portfolio delivers world‑class products, fosters innovation, and creates engaging player experiences.

This role requires a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational expertise, financial acumen, and leadership within the entertainment or games industry. You will lead efforts in portfolio planning, process design, and integration of best practices while serving as a champion for studio operations leaders and development directors.

This position will be a Hybrid role based in one of our West Coast studios : Redwood Shores, CA, Chatsworth, CA, Del Rey CA, Kirkland WA or Vancouver Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with the SVP & GGM of Lifestyle to shape and execute the 5‑year strategic plan, including production roadmaps, resourcing strategies, and funding models.
  • Guide strategic transformation initiatives, acquisitions, reorganizations, and licensing opportunities.
  • Represent Lifestyle Entertainment in EA‑wide executive forums, ensuring alignment of priorities and sharing operational insights.
  • As needed, and in support of the Lifestyle Entertainment strategy, oversee product incubation projects.

Operational Excellence

  • Drive the operating rhythm of the Lifestyle group, ensuring reporting and check‑ins meet studio and executive needs.
  • Oversee delivery pipelines and milestone reviews to ensure predictable, high‑quality outcomes across multiple studios.
  • Lead the implementation of the Game Development Framework (GDF) with a focus on live service processes, data / metrics tracking, and project auditing to promote consistency and accountability.
  • Partner with Marketing, Publishing, Technology and other enterprise partners to monitor and optimize service‑level agreements.
  • Talent & Culture

  • Serve as a talent and craft champion, providing leadership to Development Directors and studio Ops leaders.
  • Promote a player‑first, live service culture by embracing continuous improvement, creating cross‑functional collaboration, enabling agile processes and prioritizing player engagement.
  • Mentor and develop high‑potential leaders, fostering a diverse and innovative leadership pipeline.
  • Business & Financial Management

  • Manage group operating and resource budgets, ensuring alignment with growth objectives while balancing cost efficiency and quality.
  • Provide financial and operational guidance to Studio GMs and central functions.
  • Use data‑driven insights to anticipate risks, allocate resources effectively, and drive operational improvements.
  • Qualifications

  • Proven Leadership Experience : Track record of leading large, complex organizations with cross‑functional teams in high‑growth or fast‑paced industries.
  • Strategic Planning & Execution : Expertise in long‑range planning, organizational alignment, and delivering measurable results.
  • Operational Mastery : Deep knowledge of development operations, process design, and resource management across multiple studios or product lines.
  • Financial Acumen : Strong background in budget management, forecasting, and driving cost efficiencies.
  • Innovation & Change Leadership : Ability to guide transformation initiatives and champion new ways of working across diverse teams.
  • Excellent Communication & Influence : Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills; adept at building trust and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Industry Knowledge : Experience in Live Service games, entertainment, or adjacent creative industries is strongly preferred.
  • Why Join Us

    Lifestyle Entertainment at EA is at the forefront of creating experiences that resonate with players around the world. As VP of Operations, you will shape the future of our studios, guide bold creative and operational strategies, and play a pivotal role in delivering fun, meaningful, and enduring player experiences.

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    The pay ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the range and benefits for your specific location.

    EA has listed the pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

    PAY RANGES

  • California (Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) : $309K‑$370K USD annually
  • British Columbia (Vancouver vs. Victoria) : $310K‑$350K CAD annually
  • Washington (Seattle vs. Spokane) : $309K‑$370K USD annually
  • Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full‑time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. For British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top‑up to EI / QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for 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.

    About Electronic Arts

    We’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.

    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.

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