The Creative Innovation team within Central Technologies is the driving force behind EA's cutting-edge research, 3rd-party partnerships, and content creation technologies. From AI-powered tools for character animation to groundbreaking world-building systems, this team researches, innovates, and integrates transformative technologies into creative workflows. By joining Creative Innovation, you'll work at the intersection of creativity, technology, and design solutions that redefine immersive gaming experiences.

We are looking for a Development Director to lead the delivery of complex, highly technical programs across one of our subteams. This role is Hybrid and located in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Reporting to the Product Development Director in Tools & Technology (TnT), you'll also collaborate with operational and project management individuals across Creative Innovation (CI) to ensure consistency and smooth daily execution.

The Challenge Ahead The Development Director (DD) is responsible for driving the delivery of complex, highly technical projects from creation to completion. You will bring deep technical project management expertise and lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of sophisticated data and AI-driven programs. In this role, you will spearhead a portfolio of cutting-edge capabilities. These capabilities include DataLake infrastructure, Data Provenance frameworks, and emerging AI capabilities. They will fundamentally shape how our organization builds, manages, and leverages data and intelligence at scale.

Day to Day, You Will…

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical projects. These projects include DataLake architecture, Data Provenance systems, and AI capability development. Own scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kickoff through release.
• Provide strong career management to direct reports, identifying growth opportunities, setting clear expectations, and actively developing individuals toward their full potential.
• Define and maintain technical project roadmaps, translating complex engineering requirements into clear milestones, dependencies, and delivery plans.
• Drive quarterly and sprint planning processes, ensuring the team adheres to Agile principles while continuously improving planning rigor and execution discipline.
• Own project finances, including budget forecasting, resource allocation, and vendor or cross-team dependency management.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate technical and project risks, removing blockers, resolving ambiguities, and escalating where appropriate.
• Partner with engineering leads, data architects, and AI/ML teams to ensure technical feasibility, sound design decisions, and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Establish and track clear KPIs and delivery metrics, surfacing progress, variances, and risks to senior stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the teams you oversee.
• Collaborate with Product and Technical leads to define and assign sprint tasks from quarterly goals, leveraging GitLab to maintain visibility and accountability.

You Are / You Have…

• 6+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on highly technical projects involving data infrastructure, data engineering, or AI/ML systems.
• 3+ years of team leadership experience, including direct people management and career development of technical staff.
• Experience leading complex, multi-workstream projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of data ecosystems, including data lakes, data pipelines, data governance, lineage, or provenance concepts.
• Familiarity with AI/ML development lifecycles and the unique delivery challenges of building intelligent systems.
• Proficiency with Agile and hybrid project management methodologies, with experience facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and quarterly goal-setting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, able to translate technical complexity for non-technical audiences and vice versa.
• University degree (Bachelor's) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES \\\ British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) \\$122,300 - $170,700 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

For Canada, 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.

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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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We are looking for a People & Culture Business Partner to work in the Retail arm of our business and take the lead in shaping the strategy and direction of the business’ people culture. This role is responsible for managing a team of HR professionals including but not limited to Safety, Recruitment, L&D and Generalist.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the General Retail Industry Award and a well-rounded generalist skill set. They will have experience in culture and engagement, organisational design and leadership and capability development. They will also be a collaborator and influencer, able to influence and coach leaders and develop and lead organisational change initiatives.

The role will involve partnering with people managers to coach and consult on all things people and team related, including recruitment, employee and industrial relations and succession planning. They will also provide accurate advice on HR and ER/IR matters, including awards, legislation, policy, and procedures.

The successful candidate will be able to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Retail People & Culture team to optimise performance and increase productivity. They will also be able to manage competing priorities and pivot based on the organisation's changing needs.

In return, Lush offers a range of benefits, including a 50% discount on Lush products, a profit-based bonus, paid day off for your birthday, and an employee assistance programme.

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Warfighter System’s Mission Simulation & Training product portfolio sets the stage for the frontline forces by enabling mission command with a high-resolution collaborative 3D sand table that can host remote mission planning sessions and simulate mission rehearsals. Our product offers an end-to-end Mission Simulation & Training capability that spans mission planning, rehearsal, execution, and AAR/debrief.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, qualifying, and capturing Mission Simulation & Training deals, and will be responsible for developing and executing Mission Simulation & Training capture strategies to drive the go-to-market and grow the Warfighter Systems Mission Simulation & Training business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing Mission Simulation & Training capture strategies to drive the go-to-market and grow the Warfighter Systems Mission Simulation & Training business
• Identifying new business opportunities within the Department of War and other government agencies, both domestically and internationally
• Owning and managing Mission Simulation & Training deals from identification to qualification, to close
• Conducting robust Sim & Training market research, identifying potential partnership opportunities and refining go-to-market accordingly

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in Mission Simulation & Training business development, capability development, or acquisition, and a proven track record of identifying, qualifying, and capturing Mission Simulation & Training deals.

Required qualifications include:

• 5–8 years of experience in Mission Simulation & Training business development, capability development, or acquisition
• Proven track record of identifying, qualifying, and capturing Mission Simulation & Training deals
• Strong understanding Mission Simulation & Training markets and funding sources
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and cross-cultural engagement skills
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated knowledge in defense acquisitions either from Government or industry experience
• Intimate understanding of requirements generation, acquisition strategy development, programming, planning, and budgeting cycles
• A technically minded leader who can build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment
• Ability to identify, establish and use important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders within defense and intelligence community to drive capability adoption
• Demonstrated high-energy leader who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Excellent writing, communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers
• Active U.S. Secret clearance

Salary: $166,000-$220,000 USD

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching
• Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options

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